throb
Throb (verb) means to beat or pulse strongly and repeatedly, often with pain. Example: “Her ankle throbbed after she twisted it.”
How to Use Throb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong, rhythmic pulsing, often used for pain or loud bass sound.
Word Forms
throbbed past tense, throbs plural, throbs singular
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Etymology
From Middle English throbben, likely imitative of the sound or feel of a pulse.
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What does “throb” mean?
The word “throb” means to beat or pulse strongly and repeatedly, often with pain. In plain terms, a strong, rhythmic pulsing, often used for pain or loud bass sound.
How do you pronounce “throb”?
“Throb” is pronounced throb (/θɹɑb/ in IPA).
How do you use “throb” in a sentence?
Here is “throb” used in a sentence: “Her ankle throbbed after she twisted it.”
What part of speech is “throb”?
Depending on how it is used, “throb” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “throb” come from?
The word “throb” comes from Middle English. From Middle English throbben, likely imitative of the sound or feel of a pulse.
How many meanings does “throb” have?
“Throb” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to beat or pulse strongly and repeatedly, often with pain.
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