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pitch

 

[ pɪtʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Sports
Context #1 | Noun

baseball

The act of throwing a baseball to a batter with the goal of getting a strike or an out. It involves the pitcher standing on the pitcher's mound and using a wind-up or a stretch to deliver the ball.

Synonyms

delivery, throw, toss.

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Word Description / Examples
pitch

Also used in sports, particularly baseball, to describe the act of throwing the ball to the batter.

  • The pitcher threw a fast pitch.
  • Her first pitch was a strike.
throw

Generally used to describe the act of propelling something with force through the air with your arm.

  • He can throw the ball very far.
  • She threw the paper into the trash can.
delivery

Commonly refers to the manner or style in which something is presented or spoken, often in performance or speaking scenarios.

  • His delivery during the speech was confident and engaging.
  • The comedian's delivery of the joke made everyone laugh.
toss

Often implies a gentle or casual throw, used in less formal situations.

  • She tossed the keys to him.
  • He likes to toss peanuts into the air and catch them in his mouth.

Examples of usage

  • The pitcher delivered a perfect pitch right down the middle.
  • With two strikes on the batter, the pitcher threw a curveball for the strikeout.
Context #2 | Noun

music

The perceived frequency of a sound or note. It is a fundamental element in music theory and is used to describe the highness or lowness of a tone.

Synonyms

frequency, note, tone.

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Word Description / Examples
pitch

Used in music and sound to describe how high or low a sound is. Also used in business to describe a presentation or proposal.

  • The pitch of the violin was very high.
  • She prepared a pitch to present to the investors.
tone

Used in music to describe the quality or character of a sound. In everyday language, it can describe the mood or feeling conveyed by a person's voice or written text.

  • The tone of the guitar was warm and rich.
  • She spoke in a calm tone.
frequency

Used in science and technology to describe how often something occurs, especially in physics to describe the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

  • The frequency of that radio station is 101.5 FM.
  • The data is recorded at a high frequency.
note

Used in music to describe a single sound with a specific pitch and duration. Also used in everyday language to refer to a short piece of writing or a memo.

  • She played a wrong note on the piano.
  • He left a note on the refrigerator.

Examples of usage

  • Her voice had a beautiful pitch that resonated throughout the auditorium.
  • The pianist adjusted the pitch of the note to match the rest of the ensemble.
Context #3 | Verb

sales

To promote or advertise a product or service to a potential buyer. It involves persuading the customer to make a purchase or take a desired action.

Synonyms

advertise, promote, sell.

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Word Description / Examples
pitch

Use 'pitch' when you are presenting an idea or product to someone, typically in a formal setting like a business meeting or to potential investors.

  • She pitched her startup idea to the investors.
  • The marketing team pitched their new campaign to the CEO.
promote

Use 'promote' when you are trying to raise awareness or increase the popularity of something through various activities or campaigns.

  • The actor promoted his new movie during the interview.
  • They are using a social media campaign to promote the event.
advertise

Choose 'advertise' when you are publicly promoting a product or service through various channels such as TV, social media, or print media.

  • They decided to advertise the new product on social media.
  • The company spent a lot of money to advertise their brand during the Super Bowl.
sell

Use 'sell' when the focus is on the act of exchanging a product or service for money, generally in a more transactional setting.

  • The store sells fresh produce every day.
  • She sold her car to buy a new one.

Examples of usage

  • The sales team pitched the new product to the client with enthusiasm.
  • She pitched her idea for a marketing campaign to the executives.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tom

🇮🇳 स्वर

🇩🇪 Tonhöhe

🇮🇩 nada

🇺🇦 висота

🇵🇱 wysokość dźwięku

🇯🇵 ピッチ

🇫🇷 hauteur

🇪🇸 tono

🇹🇷 perde

🇰🇷 음정

🇸🇦 طبقة الصوت

🇨🇿 výška tónu

🇸🇰 výška tónu

🇨🇳 音高

🇸🇮 višina tona

🇮🇸 tónhæð

🇰🇿 дыбыс биіктігі

🇬🇪 ტონი

🇦🇿 səs hündürlüyü

🇲🇽 tono

Etymology

The word 'pitch' has a rich history, with its origins dating back to Old English and Proto-Germanic languages. In Old English, 'pic' referred to a point, spear, or something that is thrust. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of throwing or casting. In the context of baseball, 'pitch' specifically refers to the act of throwing a baseball. In music, 'pitch' denotes the frequency of a sound. The verb form of 'pitch' in sales originated from the idea of throwing something at someone, metaphorically speaking, to grab their attention and sell them a product or service.

See also: pitcher, pitchfork, pitching, pitchman.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,328, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.