What is swallow meaning?

Swallow has several meanings depending on the context:

  1. The bird: A swallow is a bird with a forked tail and a slender body, known for its ability to fly rapidly and catch insects in the air.

  2. To swallow food or liquid: To swallow means to move food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach by using the throat muscles.

  3. To accept or believe something: To swallow can also mean to accept or believe something without questioning it, often used in the phrase "to swallow one's pride."

  4. To absorb or take in completely: In some contexts, swallow can mean to take in or absorb completely, as in "The city was swallowed by the flood."

  5. A place name: Swallow is also a surname and a place name in some countries, including the UK and the US.