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He took a gulp of water after the race.
What does Gulp mean?
Gulp means to swallow quickly.
Dictionary definition
To swallow quickly or in large amounts; as a noun, a large swallow.
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The nervous student gulped before answering the question.
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Gulp can describe swallowing quickly or reacting with nervous surprise.
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WordGulp.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningGulp means to swallow quickly.
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Synonyms
Words like Gulp
swallowTo move food or drink down the throat.
drink quicklyTo drink in a fast way.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sipTo drink slowly in small amounts.
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Word family
Gulp word family
Base word
gulp
verb
gulped
Past tense form.
verb
gulping
Ongoing form.
noun
gulps
Plural form or present-tense verb.
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Gulp means to swallow quickly.
Common mix-up
Gulp is not the same as sip. Gulp means gulp means to swallow quickly.
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