Pronunciation: /swɑloʊ/
noun a small bird with a distinctive forked tail
A1 The bird caught a swallow in its beak.
A2 I watched the swallow fly gracefully through the sky.
B1 The swallow built its nest under the eaves of the house.
B2 Swallows are known for their swift and agile flying abilities.
C1 The swallow population has been declining due to habitat loss.
C2 The swallow's migratory patterns are closely studied by scientists.
verb to cause or allow something to pass down the throat
A1 I swallow my food slowly to avoid choking.
A2 She couldn't swallow the bitter medicine.
B1 He had to swallow his pride and apologize.
B2 The news was hard to swallow, but we had to accept it.
C1 The politician tried to swallow his disappointment after losing the election.
C2 It was difficult for her to swallow the harsh criticism from her peers.
formal The bird used its beak to swallow the fish whole.
informal I can't believe you swallowed that whole sandwich in one bite!
slang She was so nervous that she couldn't even swallow her words.
figurative He had to swallow his pride and apologize for his mistake.
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