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Definition 1:
To take (something) into your stomach through your mouth and throat + obj no obj .
Examples:
He swallowed the grape whole.
Chew your food well before you swallow.
Definition 2:
To move the muscles in your throat as if you are swallowing something often because you are nervous sometimes used figuratively .
Examples:
I swallowed before answering.
The boss said, “Come in.” I swallowed hard and walked in.
If she insults you, just swallow hard [=make an effort to control yourself] and don’t say anything.
Definition 3:
To flow over and cover (something) completely often + up often used figuratively .
Examples:
The wave swallowed up the small vessel.
More small companies are being swallowed (up) [=taken over, absorbed] by giant conglomerates.
We watched as he was swallowed up by the crowd. [=as he disappeared into the crowd]
Definition 4:
To use up (an amount of money) usually + up .
Examples:
The cost of childcare swallows up most of her income.
Definition 5:
To accept or believe (something) .
Examples:
Her story is pretty hard to swallow.
I can usually take criticism, but this is more than I can swallow.
Definition 6:
To not allow yourself to show or be affected by (an emotion) .
Examples:
We have to swallow our disappointment/anger about the election and keep trying to make things better.
She had to swallow her pride and ask for help.
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