Synonyms for

Beep

Verb / bi:p / Another word for beep — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a short, high-pitched sound

Synonyms & similar words

honk bleep blare claxon toot honk toot bleep chirp tweet peep whistle buzz sound alarm ding ring ping blare claxon hooter siren screech squawk trill

Synonyms by register

Formal

signal chime sound tone

Informal

honk toot blip chirp

Literary

peal call note

Antonyms

silence quiet stillness hush mute inaudible

Common collocations

  • beep loudly
  • beep repeatedly
  • beep once
  • beep twice
  • beep in protest
  • a soft beep
  • a loud beep

Word family

noun beep
verb beep

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a short, high-pitched electronic sound. Can also be used informally to describe a similar sound from a horn.

Example sentences

  1. The microwave will beep when the popcorn is done.
  2. The truck beeped its horn as it drove by.
  3. The watch beeped to remind me to take my medicine.
  4. The bird beeped a happy tune.
  5. The machine beeped every time it finished a cycle.

Quotes

  • "Beep beep!" - Road Runner
  • "I just want to beep the horn. Just once. Give him a little "beep beep." You know? Nothing bad." - Finding Nemo
  • "Beep beep Richie!" - Stephen King's It

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words