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- pronunciation:
- bip
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a short, high sound that serves as a signal. A beep is made by an electronic device or a car horn.
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
beeps, beeping, beeped |
definition 1: |
to give off a short, high sound as a signal.
The microwave oven beeps when the food is ready. |
definition 2: |
to cause to give off a short, high sound as a signal.
The driver beeped his horn at the dog in the road. |
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