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Meaning of anapest | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈæ.nə.piːst/

Definitions

  1. In qualitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, the first two unstressed and the last one stressed.
  2. In quantitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short, then one long.
  3. A fragment, phrase or line of poetry or verse using this meter.

Equivalents

Deutsch Anapäst
Nederlands anapest
Polski anapest
Português anapesto
Русский анапест

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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