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shut in vs swallow

swallow vs shut in

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

shut in and swallow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut in No No Yes No
swallow Yes No Yes No
As verbs, swallow is a hyponym of shut in; that is, swallow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shut in:
  • shut in: surround completely
  • swallow: enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
shut 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
shut in (verb) swallow (verb)
surround completely believe or accept without questioning or challenge
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 shut in and swallow

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