Swallowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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swallowed

 

[ ˈswɒl.oʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Swallowed is the past tense of the verb swallow, which means to cause something, typically food or drink, to pass down the throat. When someone swallows, they take in substances from the mouth, pushing them through the esophagus and into the stomach. This process is an essential part of digestion and can involve various reflex actions in the throat. It is often connected to eating, drinking, or even certain emotions where people might swallow hard, such as when they are nervous.

Synonyms

consumed, devoured, ingested

Examples of usage

  • He swallowed his food hastily.
  • She swallowed her pride to ask for help.
  • After he swallowed the pills, he felt better.
  • The fish swallowed the bait quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "swallowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 engolido

🇮🇳 गुल्लक

🇩🇪 geschluckt

🇮🇩 ditelan

🇺🇦 проковтнутий

🇵🇱 połknięty

🇯🇵 飲み込まれた

🇫🇷 avalé

🇪🇸 tragado

🇹🇷 yutulmuş

🇰🇷 삼킨

🇸🇦 مبتلع

🇨🇿 polknutý

🇸🇰 prehltaný

🇨🇳 吞下

🇸🇮 pogoltnjen

🇮🇸 soginn

🇰🇿 жұтылған

🇬🇪 გადაყლაპული

🇦🇿 udulmuş

🇲🇽 tragado

Word origin

The word 'swallow' has its roots in Old English, specifically the term 'swelgan,' which means to devour or consume. The term has evolved through Middle English as 'swelwen' before arriving at its modern form. The Proto-Germanic root '*swalōną' also touches upon similar meanings in German and Dutch, showcasing the word's deep-seated presence in the Germanic language family. Its usage has expanded over centuries, initially focusing on the act of eating or drinking, later including metaphorical meanings such as accepting or internalizing difficult information or emotions. This duality in meaning further enriches the usage of the word in both literal and figurative contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,226 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.