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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

heartbeat

/ˈhɑrbɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does heartbeat mean?

noun, verb

The sound of a person's heart beating, or a rhythmic pattern that is similar to this sound. To feel a strong emotional connection or sympathy with someone or something.

Example

"The sound of her heartbeat was the only thing she could hear as she lay in the hospital bed."

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