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Swallowed

/ˈswɒl.əʊd/

To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.

📖 Definitions of "Swallowed"

verb
  1. 1

    To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.

  2. 2

    To take (something) in so that it disappears; to consume, absorb.

  3. 3

    To take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion.

    "My throat was so sore that I was unable to swallow."

  4. 4

    To accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept.

🔄 Synonyms of "Swallowed"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
engulfedcompletely enclosed or swallowed up
enclosedContained; held within a container.
enveloped(heraldry) Entwined, as with snakes, laurels, etc.

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WordDefinition
enclosedContained; held within a container.
engulfedcompletely enclosed or swallowed up
enveloped(heraldry) Entwined, as with snakes, laurels, etc.
atenounA respectful title or form of address for an older woman.
caught(cricket) Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.
consumedverbconstrued with with Full of, exuding (also figuratively).
devouredverbdestroyed or wasted as if by eating
eatenverb(especially in combination) Having been consumed by eating.
exceededverb(transitive) To go beyond (some limit); to surpass; to be longer than.
ingestedtaken into the stomach
stucknounUnable to move.
taken(informal) In a serious romantic relationship.
downedThat has been brought down, usually by force.
gobbledverbTo eat hastily or greedily; to scoff or scarf (often used with up)
gulpedverbTo swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow.
wolfedverb(intransitive, slang) To make amorous advances to many women; to hit on women; to cruise for sex.
inhaleddrawn into the lungs; breathed in
slurpedverb(transitive) To eat or drink noisily.
guzzledverbTo drink or eat quickly, voraciously, or to excess; to gulp down; to swallow greedily, continually, or with gusto.
imbibedverbTo drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).

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