Synonyms for

Pitch

Verb / pɪtʃ / Another word for pitch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pitch can mean a sticky black substance used for waterproofing or it can mean the highness or lowness of a sound.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

frequency tone register key

Informal

throw hurl fling lob toss

Literary

cadence timbre intonation

Antonyms

level flat horizontal even stable steady

Common collocations

  • pitch a tent
  • pitch black
  • pitch and roll
  • pitch a fit
  • pitch a baseball
  • pitch a song
  • pitch a price

Word family

noun pitch
verb pitch
adjective pitched

Usage note

The word 'pitch' has many meanings, from the frequency of a sound to the act of throwing something. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I used pitch to fill in the cracks in the driveway.
  2. The pitcher threw a fastball with a lot of pitch.
  3. The pitch of the violin was too high for the song.
  4. The coach told the players to practice their pitch before the game.
  5. She had to adjust the pitch on the radio to find the right station.

Quotes

  • I love the sound of a bat hitting a baseball, the electric crack of wood meeting the pitched ball. It's a sound I never tire of.
  • I'd like to be able to pitch that way one day or even now. But that's not how you pitch. You pitch by your heart and your head and your guts.
  • I'm not very good at holding back. If I'm going to pitch, I'm going to pitch with all my might.

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