Pitch
Noun, Verb
UK
/pɪtʃ/
US
/pɪtʃ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : How high or low a sound is.
(v) : To throw something or present an idea.
(v) : To throw something or present an idea.
Example
"(n) : The singer changed the pitch of her voice."
"(v) : He pitched the ball hard towards the catcher during practice."
"(v) : She pitched her idea clearly so everyone could understand its value."
Explanation
Pitch has several meanings depending on how it is used. It can mean the level of a sound, or how high or low a sound is, such as in music or a person’s voice. Pitch can also mean throwing something, like pitching a ball. In daily and professional use, pitch can mean explaining or presenting an idea so others can understand it easily; for example, pitching an idea in a meeting. As a noun, pitch refers to the sound level or the act of throwing or presenting. The correct meaning becomes clear from the situation.