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English noun: gulp | |||
| 1. | gulp (act) a large and hurried swallow | ||
| Samples | He finished it at a single gulp. | ||
| Synonyms | draft, draught, swig | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | deglutition, drink, swallow | ||
| 2. | gulp (act) a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing | ||
| Synonyms | gulping | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex | ||
English verb: gulp | |||
| 1. | gulp (consumption) to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught | ||
| Samples | The men gulped down their beers. | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue gulp | ||
| Synonyms | quaff, swig | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | drink, imbibe | ||
| Entail | get down, swallow | ||
| 2. | gulp (communication) utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly | ||
| Samples | He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize | ||
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