beep
15 synonyms and 4 antonyms for beep, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short, high-pitched electronic sound.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A short, high-pitched electronic sound.
“The microwave let out a beep when the time was up.”
Opposites
How to use beep
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
beep the horn
a loud beep
Etymology
An onomatopoeic word — it imitates the sound itself.
Full origin of beep →Frequently asked questions
What does “beep” mean?
The word “beep” means a short, high-pitched electronic sound. In plain terms, a quick electronic sound, like from a car horn, appliance, or phone — or the act of making one.
How do you pronounce “beep”?
“Beep” is pronounced beep (/biːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “beep” in a sentence?
Here is “beep” used in a sentence: “The microwave let out a beep when the time was up.”
What is another word for “beep”?
Words with a similar meaning to “beep” include bleep, blip, boop, chirp, meep and peep.
What is the opposite of “beep”?
The opposite of “beep” — its antonyms — are humming, reverb, skronk and wah-wah.
What part of speech is “beep”?
Depending on how it is used, “beep” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “beep” a common word?
“Beep” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “beep” have?
“Beep” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, high-pitched electronic sound.
