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beat

[biːt]

beat Definition

  • 1to strike or hit repeatedly
  • 2to defeat or overcome someone or something
  • 3to move or make a rhythmic sound with a strong regular pulse

Using beat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He beat the drum loudly.

  • Example

    The boxer beat his opponent in the first round.

  • Example

    I can't beat you at chess.

  • Example

    She beat the eggs until they were fluffy.

beat Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using beat

  • to avoid punishment for a crime

    Example

    He hired a good lawyer and managed to beat the rap.

  • to leave a place quickly and in a hurry

    Example

    When he saw the angry dog, he beat a hasty retreat.

  • beat one's brains out

    to try very hard to solve a problem or understand something

    Example

    I've been beating my brains out trying to figure out this math problem.

Phrases with beat

  • to avoid talking about something directly

    Example

    Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want.

  • beat the odds

    to succeed despite unfavorable circumstances

    Example

    He beat the odds and recovered from his illness.

  • beat a dead horse

    to continue to argue or discuss a point that has already been resolved

    Example

    Let's move on to another topic. We're just beating a dead horse here.

Origins of beat

from Old English 'beatan', meaning 'to strike, beat, pound'

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Summary: beat in Brief

The verb 'beat' [biːt] means to strike or hit repeatedly, defeat or overcome someone or something, or move or make a rhythmic sound with a strong regular pulse. Examples include 'He beat the drum loudly,' 'The boxer beat his opponent in the first round,' and 'She beat the eggs until they were fluffy.' Phrases like 'beat around the bush' and idioms like 'beat the rap' add nuance to its usage.

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