swallowed
word · lemma: swallow
/ˈswɑɫoʊd/
SWAH-lohd
/swˈɒləʊd/
SWOL-ohd
Definition
Past tense of 'swallow'. It means took food, drink, or something else from the mouth down into the stomach, or accepted something without showing a reaction.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'swallow a pill', 'swallow hard', 'swallow your pride'. 'Eat' is broader; 'swallow' focuses on the moment something goes down the throat. It can be literal or figurative.
Spanish: tragó - engullóPortuguese (BR): engoliuPortuguese (PT): engoliuChinese (Simplified): 吞下了 - 咽下了Chinese (Traditional): 吞下了 - 嚥下了Hindi: निगल लियाArabic: ابتلعBengali: গিলেছিলRussian: проглотил - проглотилаJapanese: 飲み込んだVietnamese: nuốtKorean: 삼켰다Turkish: yuttuUrdu: نگل لیاIndonesian: menelan
Example Sentences
He swallowed the pill with water.
basic
The baby swallowed a small piece of apple.
basic
She swallowed and tried to speak.
basic
I was so nervous that I swallowed my words.
natural
She swallowed her pride and asked for help.
natural
When he heard the news, he just swallowed hard and nodded.
natural