Meaning ofanapestin English

Noun

1. a metrical foot with two unstressed syllables; one stressed
   The poet used an anapest to create a lively rhythm.
2. two unstressed syllables followed by stress
   The anapest is a common metrical foot in many forms of poetry.
3. a foot with two short syllables; one long
   An anapest consists of two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.
4. a three-syllable foot with short-long pattern
   The use of an anapest in music can add a sense of energy and movement.