Pulse

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

the rhythmic beating of blood in arteries; heartbeat rate

A rhythmic beat or vibration, especially the heartbeat; to throb or move with a rhythm.

Example Sentences

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

The doctor checked my pulse rate.

The doctor checked her pulse after the long run.

Example Expressions

take someone's pulse

Synonyms

legumes, lentils, beans, peas, heartbeat, throb, pulsation, rhythm, beat, vibration

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legumes, lentils, beans, peas

Entry 2

heartbeat, throb, pulsation

Entry 3

heartbeat, rhythm, beat, vibration, throb

Antonyms

meat, dairy, grains, stillness, calm

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meat, dairy, grains

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stillness, calm

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stillness, calm

Collocations

pulse crops, cooked pulses, dried pulses, pulse rate, pulse check, weak pulse, strong pulse

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pulse crops, cooked pulses, dried pulses

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pulse rate, pulse check, weak pulse

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strong pulse, weak pulse, pulse rate, pulse check