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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /klæp/
Forms: clapping, clapped
clap means: To hit your hands together to show that you enjoyed or approved of something.
verb
To hit your hands together to show that you enjoyed or approved of something.
- Everyone clapped at the end.
- The audience clapped the actors as they left the stage.
- We stood up and clapped for the winning team.
To hit your hands together to make a sound.
- Clap your hands twice.
- The children clapped in time with the song.
- Can you clap this rhythm?
To hit someone lightly with an open hand in a friendly way.
- He clapped me on the back.
- The coach clapped each player's shoulder.
- She smiled and clapped her friend on the back.
noun
One action of hitting your hands together to make a sound.
- She gave a loud clap.
- Three claps marked the start of the game.
- He got their attention with a clap of his hands.
A sudden loud sound, especially thunder or something closing hard.
- A loud clap shook the windows.
- We heard three claps of thunder.
- The book snapped shut with a sharp clap.
A friendly hit with an open hand, usually on someone's back or shoulder.
- He greeted me with a clap on the shoulder.
- A friendly clap on the back encouraged her.
- Their coach gave each player a cheerful clap on the shoulder.
Questions about clap
What does clap mean?
To hit your hands together to show that you enjoyed or approved of something.
What is clap in other languages?
Türkçe: alkışlamak · Español: aplaudir · Français: applaudir · Deutsch: applaudieren · Italiano: applaudire · 日本語: 拍手する
How do you pronounce clap?
It is pronounced /klæp/.
How do you use clap in a sentence?
Everyone clapped at the end. The audience clapped the actors as they left the stage.
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