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deglutition vs gulp

gulp vs deglutition

deglutition and gulp both are nouns.

deglutition is not a verb while gulp is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deglutition Yes No No No
gulp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gulp is a hyponym of deglutition; that is, gulp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deglutition:
  • deglutition: the act of swallowing
  • gulp: a large and hurried swallow
Other hyponyms of deglutition include aerophagia, draft, draught, swig, sip.
deglutition (noun) gulp (noun)
the act of swallowing a large and hurried swallow
a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
deglutition (verb) gulp (verb)
utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
Difference between deglutition and gulp

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