swallow
/ˈswɒloʊ/
swal · low
ˈswɒ · loʊ
English Definition
v. to cause food or drink to go from the mouth to the stomach
Significado en Español
tragar
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “swallow”:
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A
gulp
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B
spit
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C
expel
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D
eject
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A — gulp.
“swallow” means v. to cause food or drink to go from the mouth to the stomach
Common questions about “swallow”
What does “swallow” mean?
swallow — v. to cause food or drink to go from the mouth to the stomach. In Chinese: 吞咽.
How do you pronounce “swallow”?
swallow is pronounced /ˈswɒloʊ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: swal · low.
Is “swallow” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. swallow appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
