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Pulse
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Pulse
/pʌls/
A rhythmic beating or throbbing felt in arteries as blood flows through them, or a regular periodic signal usually related to electronic devices.
Synonyms:
beat
throb
rhythm
vibration
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
I can feel my
pulse
in my chest.
You will feel cold and sleepy, even your
pulse
will stop.
Sarah touched Mrs Boynton's hand, and felt for her
pulse
.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin "pulsus," meaning
beating
or
impact,
originating from the verb "pellere," to push or drive, first used in late Middle English.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
Hint:
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