Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrtˌbit/

Definitions of heartbeat

noun a pulsation of the heart, including one complete systole and diastole

Example Sentences

A1 I can feel my heartbeat when I exercise.

A2 The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a stethoscope.

B1 Her heartbeat quickened as she approached the finish line.

B2 The rhythmic sound of the heartbeat filled the quiet room.

C1 The athlete's heartbeat raced with anticipation before the big race.

C2 The doctor monitored the patient's heartbeat closely during the surgery.

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Example Sentences

A1 I can feel my heartbeat when I exercise.

A2 She could hear her heartbeat racing as she waited for the results.

B1 The doctor advised him to monitor his heartbeat regularly.

B2 The athlete's heartbeat quickened as he approached the finish line.

C1 Her heartbeat faltered for a moment before returning to its normal rhythm.

C2 The meditation helped her to slow down her heartbeat and relax.

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Example Sentences

A1 She felt a fast heartbeat when she saw a spider.

A2 The doctor listened to the baby's heartbeat during the check-up.

B1 His heartbeat quickened as he approached the finish line of the race.

B2 The sound of the ocean waves was like a soothing heartbeat in the background.

C1 The rhythmic heartbeat of the music filled the concert hall.

C2 Her heartbeat echoed in the silence of the room, a reminder of her nervousness.

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Example Sentences

A1 She ran so fast that her heartbeat quickened.

A2 The sound of the heartbeat could be heard through the stethoscope.

B1 He waited nervously for the results, feeling his heartbeat race.

B2 The doctor listened carefully to the patient's heartbeat for any irregularities.

C1 The athlete's heartbeat was steady and strong as she crossed the finish line.

C2 The musician's performance was so moving that it could be felt in every heartbeat of the audience.

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Example Sentences

A1 My heartbeat speeds up when I'm scared.

A2 Feeling your heartbeat can help calm you down.

B1 Her heartbeat quickened as she ran towards the finish line.

B2 The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a stethoscope.

C1 The athlete's heartbeat was steady and strong during the race.

C2 The sound of the heartbeat echoed through the quiet room.

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Example Sentences

A1 I can feel my heartbeat when I run.

A2 She listened to the baby's heartbeat during the ultrasound.

B1 His heartbeat quickened as he approached the finish line.

B2 The doctor monitored the patient's heartbeat closely during surgery.

C1 The athlete could hear the crowd's heartbeat as they cheered him on.

C2 The musician played the melody in perfect rhythm with her own heartbeat.

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Example Sentences

A1 I can feel my heartbeat when I run.

A2 Her heartbeat quickened as she approached the finish line.

B1 The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a stethoscope.

B2 Despite the chaos around her, she remained calm and focused on her heartbeat.

C1 The rhythmic sound of the heartbeat echoed through the room.

C2 His heartbeat synchronized with the music as he danced the night away.

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Example Sentences

A1 Heartbeat! I'm so excited for our trip to the zoo.

A2 Heartbeat! I can't believe I aced that test.

B1 Heartbeat! The suspense is killing me as I wait for the results.

B2 Heartbeat! This rollercoaster ride is exhilarating.

C1 Heartbeat! The tension in the room was palpable as we awaited the announcement.

C2 Heartbeat! The intensity of the moment was overwhelming.

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Example Sentences

A1 My heartbeat quickens when I get nervous.

A2 She put her hand on his chest to feel his heartbeat.

B1 The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a stethoscope.

B2 Running up the stairs made my heartbeat race.

C1 The athlete monitored her heartbeat during the marathon.

C2 The musician played a melody that matched the rhythm of a heartbeat.

Examples of heartbeat in a Sentence

formal The doctor listened to the patient's heartbeat with a stethoscope.

informal I could feel my heartbeat racing as I approached the finish line.

slang His heartbeat was off the charts when he saw his crush walk by.

figurative The sound of the ocean was like a soothing heartbeat in the background.

Grammatical Forms of heartbeat

past tense

heartbeated

plural

heartbeats

comparative

more heartbeating

superlative

most heartbeating

present tense

heartbeat

future tense

will heartbeat

perfect tense

have heartbeated

continuous tense

is heartbeating

singular

heartbeat

positive degree

heartbeat

infinitive

to heartbeat

gerund

heartbeating

participle

heartbeated

Origin and Evolution of heartbeat

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'heartbeat' originated from the Old English word 'heortbeorte', which was a combination of 'heorte' meaning heart and 'beorte' meaning a beating or pulsation.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'heartbeat' has retained its original meaning of the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart muscle, but has also been used metaphorically to describe a strong emotion or feeling.