* Literal meaning: He swallowed the pill with a gulp of water.
* Figurative meaning: She swallowed her pride and apologized for her mistake.
* As a noun: The swallow dipped its wings and landed on the fence post.
* As a verb: The magician swallowed a sword in a daring act.
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