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pulse
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- pronunciation:
- puhls
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the regular beating of the arteries that is caused by the beating of the heart. The pulse can be felt in the wrist or neck.
Your pulse should slow down a few minutes after you stop exercising.- synonyms:
- legume
- similar words:
- bean, beat, lentil, pea, seed, sprout, throb
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definition 2: |
any regular beat.
We danced to the pulse of the music.- synonyms:
- beat, legume
- similar words:
- bean, pea, stroke
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related words: |
beat, temper |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
pulses, pulsing, pulsed |
definition: |
to vibrate or beat; throb.
My heart pulsed quickly when I heard the noise coming from the attic.- synonyms:
- beat, throb, vibrate
- similar words:
- flutter, pound, quiver, thump, tremble
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related words: |
vibrate |
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derivation: |
pulseless (adj.) |
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