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pitch

/pɪtʃ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of throwing or tossing a object or the distance covered by an object in flight.

    - "He pitched the ball to the catcher."
    - "The baseball pitcher threw a fastball."
  • Noun

    A high or low level or degree.

    - "The pitch of a roof."
    - "The pitch of a voice."
Pronunciation
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with pitch
hitch , ditch , itch
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. pitch (Australian Rules Football) : To kick a ball between two opponents into the goal area, scoring a point.

  2. pitch (Nautical) : The act of throwing a rope or anchor over the side of a ship to moor it.

Variants
List of all variants of pitch that leads to same result
pitch , pitched , pitches , pitching , pitch into , pitched into , pitches into , pitching into , pitch-black , pitch-dark , pitch in , pitched in , pitches in , pitching in , pitch-perfect , pitch pine , pitch pines , pitch pipe , pitch pipes
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

pitches, pitched, pitching

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English pycce, pitc, from pitte, to throw, pitch, from pitte, a pit.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'pitch' is also used in the context of roofing materials.

  2. The word 'pitch' is derived from the Old English word 'pitte', meaning 'to throw'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Throwing: The act of propelling an object through the air by applying force to it.

  2. Music: The highness or lowness of a musical note, as determined by its frequency.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'pitch' has been used to describe the act of throwing or selling an idea or product, as well as the emotional intensity of a scene or character. In music, 'pitch' refers to the highness or lowness of a musical note.

How to Memorize "pitch"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine throwing a ball or object. Visualize the motion of your arm and the trajectory of the ball.
    - Visualize the different pitches in baseball, such as a fastball, curveball, and slider.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pitch' with the act of throwing or tossing an object. Associate the word 'pitch' with the sound of a musical note.
    - Associate the word 'pitch' with the idea of a high or low level or degree.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction) to remember the order of operations in mathematics, where 'Pitch' represents Parentheses.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the names of the lines on the treble clef in music, where 'Pitch' represents the position of the notes on the lines.

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