swallows
word · lemma: swallow
Definition
'Swallows' can mean the third-person singular form of the verb 'swallow' (to make food or liquid go down your throat), or the plural of 'swallow' (a type of small bird with long pointed wings).
Usage & Nuances
'Swallows' as a verb is present simple, used for he/she/it. As a noun, it refers to more than one 'swallow' bird. Don’t confuse with the act of swallowing and the bird—they are unrelated meanings. Collocations: 'swallow pills', 'a flock of swallows'.
Example Sentences
He swallows his food quickly.
basic
She swallows the medicine with water.
basic
Many swallows fly near the lake in summer.
basic
He nervously swallows before speaking in public.
natural
Every evening, flocks of swallows fill the sky near our house.
natural
She often swallows her feelings and doesn’t complain.
natural