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beat vs thump

thump vs beat

beat and thump both are nouns.

beat is an adjective but thump is not an adjective.

beat and thump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beat Yes Yes Yes No
thump Yes No Yes No
As verbs, beat and thump are synonyms defined as:
  • beat and thump: move rhythmically
Other synonyms of beat include pound.
beat (noun) thump (noun)
the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing a heavy blow with the hand
a stroke or blow a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
a regular rate of repetition
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
the sound of stroke or blow
a regular route for a sentry or policeman
a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior
a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations
beat (adjective) thump (adjective)
very tired
beat (verb) thump (verb)
wear out completely hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
be a mystery or bewildering to move rhythmically
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict make a dull sound
beat through cleverness and wit
hit repeatedly
give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
stir vigorously
strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music
strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting
shape by beating
make by pounding or trampling
produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly
move rhythmically
sail with much tacking or with difficulty
move with a flapping motion
indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks
move with a thrashing motion
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
make a rhythmic sound
make a sound like a clock or a timer
glare or strike with great intensity
avoid paying
be superior
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