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- pronunciation:
- taep
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
taps, tapping, tapped |
| definition 1: |
to strike lightly.
She tapped my head as she walked by.- synonyms:
- pat
- similar words:
- drum, hammer, hit, knock, peck, rap, strike
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| definition 2: |
to strike a surface lightly once or several times.
She tapped on the door before entering.- synonyms:
- drum
- similar words:
- hammer, knock, pat, rap, strike
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| related words: |
bump, chuck, stick, touch |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one or more light blows or raps.
The bird's taps on the window pane woke me up.- synonyms:
- pat, peck, rap
- similar words:
- beat, blow, chuck, hit, strike, stroke
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| definition 2: |
the noise made by such a rap or blow.
I heard a tap on the door.- synonyms:
- rap
- similar words:
- knock, stroke
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| related words: |
bump, clap, click |
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| derivation: |
tapper (n.) |
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