💓pulse

noun/verb
/pʌls/

Meaning

A rhythmic beat or vibration, especially the heartbeat; to throb or move with a rhythm.
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
the rhythmic beating of blood in arteries; heartbeat rate

Example Sentences

The doctor checked her pulse after the long run.

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

The doctor checked my pulse rate.

Example Expressions

take someone's pulse

Synonyms

heartbeat, rhythm, beat, vibration, throb, legumes, lentils, beans, peas, pulsation
Entry 1
heartbeat, rhythm, beat, vibration, throb
Entry 2
legumes, lentils, beans, peas
Entry 3
heartbeat, throb, pulsation

Antonyms

stillness, calm, meat, dairy, grains
Entry 1
stillness, calm
Entry 2
meat, dairy, grains
Entry 3
stillness, calm

Collocations

strong pulse, weak pulse, pulse rate, pulse check, pulse crops, cooked pulses, dried pulses
Entry 1
strong pulse, weak pulse, pulse rate, pulse check
Entry 2
pulse crops, cooked pulses, dried pulses
Entry 3
pulse rate, pulse check, weak pulse

More Example Sentences

We rarely decide to buy things on impulse.

Two or three varieties of pulse, hilsha fish, brinjal and soft drinks are needed.

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