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Pitches Meaning in English

word · lemma: pitch

ˈpɪtʃɪz
PITCH-iz
pˈɪtʃɪz
PITCH-iz

Definition

'Pitches' is the plural of 'pitch' and can mean throws in sports like baseball or cricket, business presentations to sell ideas, or the highness or lowness of a musical note.

Usage & Nuances

'Pitches' is commonly used for baseball (or cricket) throws, business/product presentations ('sales pitches'), or tones in music. 'Pitch' also means 'to throw,' so 'pitches' as a verb means 'he/she/it throws'. Be careful with context—meaning changes with topic.

Example Sentences

The pitcher threw five pitches in a row.

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She gave three business pitches today.

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Some songs have really high pitches.

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After hearing so many pitches, the investor was exhausted.

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Not all of his baseball pitches were strikes.

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The child tried to match the different pitches she heard on the piano.

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