Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [throb]
- /θrɒb/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [throb]
- /θrɒb/
Definitions of throbber word
- verb without object throbber to beat with increased force or rapidity, as the heart under the influence of emotion or excitement; palpitate. 1
- verb without object throbber to feel or exhibit emotion: He throbbed at the happy thought. 1
- verb without object throbber to pulsate; vibrate: The cello throbbed. 1
- noun throbber the act of throbbing. 1
- noun throbber a violent beat or pulsation, as of the heart. 1
- noun throbber any pulsation or vibration: the throb of engines. 1
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Origin of throbber
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English *throbben, implied in present participle throbbant throbbing < ?
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Parts of speech for Throbber
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
throbber popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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