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swallow vs shut in

shut in vs swallow

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

swallow and shut in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swallow Yes No Yes No
shut in No No Yes No
As verbs, shut in is a hypernym of swallow; that is, shut in is a word with a broader meaning than swallow:
  • swallow: enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
  • shut in: surround completely
Other hypernyms of swallow include close in, enclose, inclose.
swallow (noun) shut in (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
swallow (verb) shut in (verb)
believe or accept without questioning or challenge surround completely
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 swallow and shut in

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