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gulp vs deglutition

deglutition vs gulp

gulp and deglutition both are nouns.

gulp is a verb but deglutition is not a verb.

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

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