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speak vs swallow

swallow vs speak

speak is not a noun while swallow is a noun.

speak and swallow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
speak No No Yes No
swallow Yes No Yes No
As verbs, swallow is a hyponym of speak; that is, swallow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than speak:
  • speak: express in speech
  • swallow: utter unclearly
speak (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
speak (verb) swallow (verb)
express in speech believe or accept without questioning or challenge
exchange thoughts; talk with keep from expressing
use language tolerate or accommodate oneself to
give a speech to take back what one has said
make a characteristic or natural sound 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 speak and swallow

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