Definitions and Examples of swallow, gulp
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To pass food or drink from the mouth to the stomach through the esophagus without chewing.
Example
He was in a hurry, so he decided to swallow his breakfast whole.
To swallow something quickly and in large amounts, often without chewing.
Example
She was so thirsty that she had to gulp down the entire bottle of water.
Key Differences: swallow vs gulp
- 1Swallow is a more formal term that describes the act of passing food or drink from the mouth to the stomach without chewing.
- 2Gulp is an informal term that describes the act of swallowing something quickly and in large amounts, often without chewing.
Effective Usage of swallow, gulp
- 1Dining Etiquette: Use chew when discussing proper dining etiquette.
- 2Health and Nutrition: Use swallow and gulp when discussing the importance of chewing food for digestion and nutrition.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use these antonyms in everyday conversation to describe different ways of eating or drinking.
Remember this!
The antonyms swallow and gulp refer to the act of ingesting food or drink without chewing, while chew refers to the act of breaking down food with the teeth. Use these words to discuss dining etiquette, health and nutrition, or everyday conversation about different ways of eating or drinking.