swallowed Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. past tense of swallow. to make food or drink go down the throat. Example Sentence The tasty gruel did not hurt her sore throat as she swallowed. More Example Sentences She swallowed the pill with water. Synonyms gulped; ingested; devoured Antonyms spit; regurgitate; disgorge Hear It! Say It! Write It! swallowed Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: