Beeping: meaning, definitions and examples
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beeping
[ หbiหpษชล ]
sound signal
Beeping refers to the act of producing a short, high-pitched sound, typically used to indicate an alert, warning, or notification. This sound can be generated by various devices, such as alarms, machines, or electronic gadgets. Beeping is often associated with an action that requires attention or immediate response, like when a timer goes off or a car reverses. It can function as a communication method in many technological contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The smoke alarm started beeping when the batteries were low.
- Every time you press a button on the remote, it makes a beeping sound.
- The car began beeping to warn the driver of an object behind.
- My phone is beeping with notifications constantly.
Translations
Translations of the word "beeping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น beep
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Piepen
๐ฎ๐ฉ beeping
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ pikniฤcie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใ้ณ
๐ซ๐ท bip
๐ช๐ธ bip
๐น๐ท bip sesi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pรญpรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pรญpnutie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ bipanje
๐ฎ๐ธ pip
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะธะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bip
๐ฒ๐ฝ bip
Etymology
The term 'beep' is believed to have originated from the early 20th century, associated with the sound made by telephones and other communication devices. The first recorded use of the word in its verb form dates back to the 1940s. It is likely an imitative word, created to resemble the actual sound produced by devices. Over time, as technology evolved, beeping sounds became pervasive in various electronic gadgets, alarms, and systems. This sound gained a broad and practical significance as a form of alert in both mundane daily life and critical situations. The utility of the beeping sound in communication and signaling has made it an integral part of our interaction with technology, thus solidifying its presence in modern language.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,220 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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