throb

CEFRB2

/θɹɒb/

verb · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To beat with a strong regular pain.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To exhibit an attitude, trait, or affect powerfully and profoundly.

Examples

  • The venom from the centipede's bite caused Miroslav's foot to throb with pain.

  • My head began to throb.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.

  2. To pound or beat rapidly or violently.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A beating, vibration or palpitation.

More examples

In context

  • Her heart began to throb faster as the moment approached.

  • The bass in the song made the entire room throb with energy.

  • I have a throbbing headache.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The intense headache made his temples blank painfully with a steady ache.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English throbben; possibly of imitative origin.