| Main Entry: | heartbeat |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | pulse |
Synonyms: |
force, im, pulsation, pulse, throb, tick, time |
| Notes: | a heartbeat is a single complete pulsation of the heart or a very short space of time, while a pulse is the rate at which the heart beats or the underlying feeling, emotions, or sentiments of a group of people |