Pronunciation: /nɑt ˈswɑloʊ/
verb An action word that indicates the act of refusing to allow something to pass down the throat.
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.
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.
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.
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