How Do You Spell THROB?

Pronunciation: [θɹˈɒb] (IPA)

The word "throb" is spelled phonetically as /θrɒb/. The 'th' sound represents the voiceless dental fricative /θ/, and the 'r' and 'o' make the /rɒ/ sound. The final 'b' is silent, which means the sound ends with the /ɒ/ vowel sound. This word describes a pulsating pain or a rhythmic vibration, and it is commonly used to refer to a heartbeat or a drumbeat. It is important to spell "throb" correctly to avoid confusion and misunderstanding in written communication.

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THROB Meaning and Definition

  1. Throb is a verb that refers to a rhythmic, pulsating, or throbbing sensation or sound, usually associated with the heartbeat or pain. It involves a regular and steady pulsation or vibrating movement that can be felt or heard. The term is often used to describe the feeling or sound of a strong, steady, and repetitive beating or pulsing.

    Physically, throb can be felt in various parts of the body, such as the head, temples, chest, or limbs. For example, when experiencing a headache, one may feel a throbbing sensation in their head, often characterized by a steady and rhythmic pulsation. Similarly, when a muscle is strained or injured, it may throb with each heartbeat, indicating pain or discomfort.

    Metaphorically, throb can also be used to describe a strong emotion or sensation. For instance, someone may say their heart is throbbing with excitement when they are extremely enthusiastic or thrilled about something.

    In summary, throb is a verb that denotes a rhythmic and pulsating sensation or sound, most commonly linked to the heartbeat or pain. It can be felt physically in various parts of the body or utilized metaphorically to describe intense emotions or sensations.

  2. 1. To pulsate. 2. A beating or pulsation.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • To heave or beat with more than usual force and rapidity, as the heart or pulse; to palpitate.
    • A beat or strong pulsation, as of the heart.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of THROB

The word "throb" originated from Middle English "throbben", which was derived from the Old English word "throbrian", meaning "to beat vigorously" or "to throb". The Old English term itself may have been influenced by the Old Norse word "þróast", which carried a similar meaning. It is believed that these words ultimately stem from the Proto-Germanic word "threbjaną", meaning "to beat" or "to vibrate".

Similar spelling words for THROB

Plural form of THROB is THROBS

Conjugate verb Throb

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have throbbed
you would have throbbed
he/she/it would have throbbed
we would have throbbed
they would have throbbed
I would have throb
you would have throb
he/she/it would have throb
we would have throb
they would have throb

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been throbbing
you would have been throbbing
he/she/it would have been throbbing
we would have been throbbing
they would have been throbbing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would throb
you would throb
he/she/it would throb
we would throb
they would throb

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be throbbing
you would be throbbing
he/she/it would be throbbing
we would be throbbing
they would be throbbing

FUTURE

I will throb
you will throb
he/she/it will throb
we will throb
they will throb

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be throbbing
you will be throbbing
he/she/it will be throbbing
we will be throbbing
they will be throbbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have throbbed
you will have throbbed
he/she/it will have throbbed
we will have throbbed
they will have throbbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been throbbing
you will have been throbbing
he/she/it will have been throbbing
we will have been throbbing
they will have been throbbing

IMPERATIVE

you throb
we let´s throb

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to throb

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was throbbing
you were throbbing
he/she/it was throbbing
we were throbbing
they were throbbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

throbbed

PAST PERFECT

I had throbbed
you had throbbed
he/she/it had throbbed
we had throbbed
they had throbbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been throbbing
you had been throbbing
he/she/it had been throbbing
we had been throbbing
they had been throbbing

PRESENT

I throb
you throb
he/she/it throbs
we throb
they throb

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am throbbing
you are throbbing
he/she/it is throbbing
we are throbbing
they are throbbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

throbbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have throbbed
you have throbbed
he/she/it has throbbed
we have throbbed
they have throbbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been throbbing
you have been throbbing
he/she/it has been throbbing
we have been throbbing
they have been throbbing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it throb

SIMPLE PAST

I throbbed
you throbbed
he/she/it throbbed
we throbbed
they throbbed

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