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swallow vs swallow up

swallow up vs swallow

swallow is a noun but swallow up is not a noun.

swallow and swallow up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swallow Yes No Yes No
swallow up No No Yes No
As verbs, swallow and swallow up are synonyms defined as:
  • swallow and swallow up: enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
Other synonyms of swallow include bury, eat up, immerse.
swallow (noun) swallow up (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) swallow up (verb)
believe or accept without questioning or challenge enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
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 swallow up

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