English · Body & Health
swallowed
/ˈswɒloʊd/
[/ˈswɒloʊd/]
past tense of swallow
Beginnerverb
Definition
The past tense of 'swallow'. It describes having made food, drink, or saliva go down the throat.
Example
He swallowed the pill with a glass of water.
He swallowed the pill with a glass of water.
Etymology
Past tense of 'swallow', from Old English 'swelgan'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for eating, drinking, and figuratively accepting something hard.