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palpitant

/ˈpælpɪtənt/ /ˈpælpəteɪt/

Meanings
adjective
Palpitating, throbbing

Examples :

"After running up the stairs, her heart was palpitant in her chest. "
physiology sensation body

Related Words

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stairs noun

/ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/

A single step in a staircase.

"He carefully painted each stairs a different color of the rainbow. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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up noun

/ap/ /ʌp/

The direction opposed to the pull of gravity.

"Up is a good way to go."

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throbbing verb

/ˈθrɒbɪŋ/

To pound or beat rapidly or violently.

"After hitting my thumb with the hammer, it was throbbing with pain. "

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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running verb

/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/

To move swiftly.

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

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heart noun

/hɑːt/ /hɑɹt/

A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.

"My grandmother's heart is strong, despite her age. "

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chest noun

/t͡ʃɛst/

A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.

"The clothes are kept in a chest."

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palpitating verb

/ˈpælpɪteɪtɪŋ/ /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/

To beat strongly or rapidly; said especially of the heart.

"When he just looks at me, my heart begins to palpitate with excitement."

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her noun

/ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/

A female person or animal.

"I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her."