pulse
gb/pˈʌls/ us/pˈʌls/
A2
English
~ 3900
pulzus, impulzus, lüktetés, lüktet, pulzál, hüvelyes
NOUN
A2
1
pulzus
B1
Usage pattern:
to feel/check [someone's] pulse
The nurse checked his pulse to make sure he was still breathing.
Az ápoló ellenőrizte a pulzusát, hogy megbizonyosodjon róla, még lélegzik.
Her pulse was racing after the long run.
A hosszú futás után szaporán vert a pulzusa.
He placed two fingers on her wrist to feel her pulse.
The doctor counted the patient's pulse for fifteen seconds.
A weak pulse can be a sign of shock.
Learner examples
The doctor took my pulse.
Az orvos megmérte a pulzusomat.
I can feel my pulse in my neck.
Érzem a pulzusomat a nyakamban.
He has a strong pulse.
The nurse checks her pulse every hour.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pulse' with 'heartbeat'; heartbeat is the sound or action of the heart, while pulse is the feeling in arteries.
Meaning
Heartbeat or arterial beat
Collocations
feel a pulse
|check a pulse
|strong pulse
|weak pulse
|rapid pulse
Synonyms
heartbeat (Refers to the actual beating action of the heart, not just the sensation in arteries.)
Antonyms
flatline (Indicates no heartbeat or pulse, often used in medical contexts.)
Themes
health
|human body
|medicine
|body
Definition
The regular beat you can feel in your body when your heart pumps blood.
The regular throbbing of the arteries caused by the contraction of the heart, which can be felt at certain points on the body.
NOUN
B1
2
impulzus
B2
The device sends out a short pulse of ultrasound every second.
A készülék másodpercenként egy rövid ultrahangimpulzust bocsát ki.
We saw bright pulses of light from the lighthouse.
Erős fényimpulzusokat láttunk a világítótorony felől.
Each electrical pulse triggers the next stage in the circuit.
The radar detects pulses reflected from objects.
Learner examples
The light gave a short pulse.
A lámpa rövid fényimpulzust bocsátott ki.
This machine makes pulses of sound.
Ez a gép hangimpulzusokat bocsát ki.
The radar sends a pulse every second.
Meaning
Short burst of energy/signal
Collocations
laser pulse
|electrical pulse
|light pulse
|signal pulse
Synonyms
burst (A general term for a short, intense release, not limited to technical contexts.)
Antonyms
continuous flow (Refers to a steady, unbroken stream rather than short bursts.)
Themes
technology
|science
Definition
A short and quick burst of light, sound, or other energy.
A brief occurrence of energy, light, sound, or other signal, often in a series.
NOUN
B2
3
lüktetés
B2
The drummer kept a steady pulse throughout the song.
A dobos az egész dal alatt egyenletes lüktetést tartott.
You can feel the city's pulse in the busy streets.
A forgalmas utcákon érezni lehet a város lüktetését.
The festival had an exciting pulse that kept everyone dancing.
Learner examples
The music has a fast pulse.
A zenének gyors a lüktetése.
I feel the pulse of the city.
Érzem a város lüktetését.
The song has a slow pulse.
Meaning
Rhythmic pattern or vitality
Collocations
steady pulse
|driving pulse
|urban pulse
Synonyms
rhythm (Refers specifically to timing patterns, often in music; 'pulse' can be broader.)
Antonyms
stillness (Lack of movement or energy.)
Themes
music
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definition
The steady beat or energy in music, a place, or a group of people.
A regular rhythm or feeling of activity and energy in something such as music, a city, or a crowd.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
[something] pulses with [something]
Neon lights pulsed outside the club.
A klub előtt neonfények pulzáltak.
His temples pulsed with pain.
Lüktetett a halántéka a fájdalomtól.
Music pulsed through the speakers.
Learner examples
The light pulsed on and off.
A lámpa lüktetve villogott.
My head is pulsing with pain.
Lüktet a fejem a fájdalomtól.
The music pulsed loudly.
Meaning
To beat or flow rhythmically
Collocations
pulse with light
|pulse with energy
Synonyms
throb (Often suggests a stronger or more noticeable beat, sometimes with pain.)
Antonyms
stop (Cease movement or rhythm entirely.)
Themes
movement
|sound
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move or beat again and again in a steady way.
To produce movements, sounds, or flows that occur in a regular rhythm, like a heartbeat.
NOUN
B1
5
hüvelyes
B2
Pulses are an important source of protein in many diets.
A hüvelyesek sok étrendben fontos fehérjeforrást jelentenek.
The farmer grows several kinds of pulses.
A gazda többféle hüvelyest termeszt.
Lentils are one of the most popular pulses.
Learner examples
I like to eat pulses like beans.
Szeretek hüvelyeseket, például babot enni.
Pulses are healthy food.
A hüvelyesek egészséges élelmiszerek.
We cook pulses for dinner.
Meaning
Edible legume seed (beans/lentils)
Collocations
cook pulses
|eat pulses
Synonyms
legume (Refers to the whole plant family; 'pulse' refers specifically to the edible seeds.)
Antonyms
meat (Contrasts plant-based protein sources with animal-based ones.)
Themes
food
|agriculture
|food_drink
Definition
Seeds like beans, lentils, and peas that people eat.
The edible seeds of certain plants in the legume family, such as beans, lentils, and peas, used as food.
Grammar
Dictionary form
pulse
IPA
GB/pˈʌls/
US/pˈʌls/
Syllables & stress
pulse (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (pulse)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: pulse
- Plural: pulses
Verb
- Base: pulse
- 3rd Person Singular: pulses
- Present Participle: pulsing
- Past: pulsed
Word family
Forms
pulses
noun
pulsing
verb
pulsed
verb
Related words
pulsate
verb
pulsation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
pulseless
adjective
Expressions
feel the pulse of something
1/fˈil ðə pˈʌls əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
Understand mood/situation through observation
To understand what is happening in a place or group by watching and listening carefully.
Examples
- The journalist spent time in the city to feel its pulse before writing the article.
- Good managers always try to feel the pulse of their teams.
keep your finger on the pulse
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ fˈɪŋɡɚ ˈɔn ðə pˈʌls/
idiom
Stay informed about trends/events
To know what is new or important in an area by paying attention all the time.
Examples
- She keeps her finger on the pulse of fashion trends.
- Successful companies keep their finger on the pulse of customer needs.
take someone's pulse
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌnz pˈʌls/
fixed phrase
Measure someone's heartbeat rate
To check how fast someone's heart is beating by feeling it in their wrist or neck.
Examples
- The doctor took my pulse before starting the checkup.
- She took his pulse to see if he was still alive.