heartbeat
noun/ˈhɑrtbiːt/
Frequency rank: #6,272 most common English word
Meaning
the rhythmic contraction of the heart; a single pulsation of the heart.
Example sentence
The doctor listened carefully and said that my heartbeat was strong and steady.
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