I am a sleek songbird returning to build a nest in spring, but I am also what you must do before gulping down a glass of water. What am I?
A swallow
The answer hinges on a single word carrying two entirely different grammatical functions. As a noun, a swallow is a migratory songbird that returns north during the spring season. As a verb, to swallow describes the physical action of passing food or liquid down your throat.
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