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- [druhm-beet]
- /ˈdrʌmˌbit/
- /ˈdrʌm.biːt/
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- [druhm-beet]
- /ˈdrʌmˌbit/
Definitions of drumbeat word
- noun drumbeat the rhythmic sound of a drum. 1
- noun drumbeat A stroke or pattern of strokes on a drum. 1
- countable noun drumbeat A drumbeat is the sound of a beat on a drum. 0
- countable noun drumbeat People sometimes describe a series of warnings or continuous pressure on someone to do something as a drumbeat. 0
- noun drumbeat the sound made by beating a drum 0
- noun drumbeat a sound made by beating a drum 0
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Origin of drumbeat
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; drum1 + beat
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Drumbeat
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drumbeat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
drumbeat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drumbeat
noun drumbeat
- booming — perceived as too loud
- roar — a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.
- thunder — a loud, explosive, resounding noise produced by the explosive expansion of air heated by a lightning discharge.
- grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
- quaver — to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble: He stood there quavering with fear.
Antonyms for drumbeat
noun drumbeat
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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