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- pronunciation:
- puhls
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the periodic throbbing of arteries that results from the beating of the heart, esp. as felt in the wrist or neck.
- synonyms:
- legume
- similar words:
- bean, beat, lentil, pea, pulsation, seed, sprout, throb
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| definition 2: |
any periodic throbbing or beating.
- synonyms:
- beat, legume, pulsation, throb
- similar words:
- bean, cadence, oscillation, palpitation, pea, stroke, vibration
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| definition 3: |
a single, intense surge, as of electricity, or blood through the arteries.
- synonyms:
- surge, throb
- similar words:
- beat, heartbeat, stroke, swell, upsurge, vibration
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| definition 4: |
the opinions or feelings of a group.
The politician feels the pulse of the nation.- synonyms:
- attitude, disposition, opinion, position, public opinion, stance
- similar words:
- mood, perspective, sentiment, slant, stand, thinking, view
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| related words: |
beat, cadence, temper, tempo |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
pulses, pulsing, pulsed |
| definition: |
to throb, vibrate, or beat; pulsate.
- synonyms:
- beat, pulsate, throb, vibrate
- similar words:
- flutter, oscillate, palpitate, pant, pound, quiver, thump, tremble
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| related words: |
vibrate |
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| derivation: |
pulseless (adj.) |
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