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Etymology
1. downbeat
noun. ['daʊnˈbiːt'] the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward).
Synonyms
- beat
- rhythm
Antonyms
- refresh
- stand still
- conformist
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- down- (English)
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Words that Rhyme with Downbeat
- uncomplete
- noncompete
- indiscreet
- incomplete
- vanvliet
- vanfleet
- obsolete
- mistreat
- marquerite
- marguerite
- excrete
- discrete
- discreet
- concrete
- complete
- secrete
- retreat
- replete
- deplete
- conceit
- compete
- bufete
- bridgette
- backseat
- unseat
- streett
- street
- shumeet
- repeat
- receipt
Example sentences of the word downbeat
1. Noun, singular or mass
Start with your left foot and begin stepping in place to the downbeat.