pitch
Pronunciation: [pɪtʃ]
Context: "music"
(noun) the highness or lowness of a sound. It's how we describe if a note is high like a bird's tweet or low like a drum.
Example
The singer hit a high pitch that sounded beautiful.
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The music was too low in pitch, making it hard to hear.
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Can you tell me if that note is high pitch or low pitch?
Context: "sports"
(noun) the area where a sport is played. For example, in soccer, it refers to the field where the players compete.
Example
The game was played on a large baseball pitch.
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The pitch was too muddy for the game to continue.
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Where is the nearest cricket pitch we can use?
Context: "presentation"
(verb) to present an idea or suggestion to someone, often to persuade them to do something. It’s like telling someone about something exciting you want them to support.
Example
She decided to pitch her new toy idea to the company.
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He didn’t pitch his idea because he wasn’t confident.
Example
Are you ready to pitch your project to the class?
Context: "throwing"
(verb) to throw something, usually with force. Imagine tossing a ball to someone or throwing a paper airplane.
Example
He pitched the ball right into the catcher’s glove.
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She didn't pitch the ball well; it went off to the side.
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Can you show me how to pitch the ball correctly?