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gulping

/ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow.

Examples :

"After running the race, the thirsty runner was gulping water from his bottle. "
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Related Words

Illustration runner

runner noun

/ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/

Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

"I just got back from my morning run."

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started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration eagerly

eagerly adverb

/ˈiːɡəli/ /ˈiɡɚli/

In an eager manner.

"The children eagerly awaited their turn to play outside. "

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swallowing verb

/ˈswɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈswɒləʊɪŋ/

To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.

"The child had difficulty swallowing the large pill. "

Illustration thirsty

thirsty adjective

/ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/

Needing to drink.

"After all that work I am really thirsty."

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betrayed verb

/bɪˈtɹeɪd/

To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly.

"an officer betrayed the city"

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approach noun

/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

Illustration running

running verb

/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/

To move swiftly.

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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nervously adverb

/ˈnɜːrvəslɪ/ /ˈnɜːvəslɪ/

In a nervous manner; feeling or displaying nervousness.

"He paced nervously as he waited for the important phone call."

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draughts noun

/dɹɑːfts/ /dɹæfts/

A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.

"A strong draught of cool air blew through the open window, making everyone in the classroom shiver. "

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swallow noun

/ˈswɒləʊ/ /ˈswɑloʊ/

A deep chasm or abyss in the earth.

"The hikers were warned about the deep swallow near the trailhead. "