Not Swallow

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /nɑt ˈswɑloʊ/

Definitions of not swallow

verb An action word that indicates the act of refusing to allow something to pass down the throat.

Example Sentences

A1 I do not swallow pills easily.

A2 She does not swallow seafood because she is allergic.

B1 The baby does not swallow solid food yet.

B2 He did not swallow the bitter medicine without making a face.

C1 The athlete does not swallow any performance-enhancing drugs.

C2 The scientist does not swallow any unsubstantiated claims without evidence.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, indicating the manner in which the action of not swallowing is performed.

Example Sentences

A1 I do not swallow pills easily.

A2 He does not swallow his food properly and chokes often.

B1 The doctor advised her to not swallow the medicine on an empty stomach.

B2 It is important to not swallow large chunks of food to prevent indigestion.

C1 The singer was instructed to not swallow her words while performing on stage.

C2 The athlete knew he could not swallow defeat and pushed himself to win the race.

Examples of not swallow in a Sentence

formal It is important to not swallow large pills without water.

informal Dude, do not swallow that gum, it's not good for you.

slang Don't be dumb, man. You should not swallow that.

figurative Sometimes we have to learn to not swallow our pride and ask for help.

Grammatical Forms of not swallow

past tense

did not swallow

plural

do not swallow

comparative

does not swallow

superlative

will not swallow

present tense

is not swallowing

future tense

will not be swallowing

perfect tense

has not swallowed

continuous tense

is not swallowing

singular

does not swallow

positive degree

does not swallow

infinitive

not to swallow

gerund

not swallowing

participle

not swallowed

Origin and Evolution of not swallow

First Known Use: 1000 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'not swallow' originated from Old English where 'not' meant 'to refuse or decline' and 'swallow' referred to the act of taking something in through the mouth and throat.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'not swallow' evolved to convey the idea of rejecting or being unable to accept something, often used metaphorically in various contexts.