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close in vs swallow

swallow vs close in

close in is not a noun while swallow is a noun.

close in and swallow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close in No No Yes No
swallow Yes No Yes No
As verbs, swallow is a hyponym of close in; that is, swallow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than close in:
  • close in: surround completely
  • swallow: enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
close in (noun) swallow (noun)
the act of swallowing
small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
a small amount of liquid food
close in (verb) swallow (verb)
surround completely believe or accept without questioning or challenge
advance or converge on keep from expressing
tolerate or accommodate oneself to
take back what one has said
utter unclearly
engulf and destroy
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
Difference between close in and swallow

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