What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
trounce
Example
The home team trounced their opponents with a score of 5-0. [trounced: verb]
Example
The politician was trounced in the election, losing by a wide margin. [trounced: past tense]
beat
Example
Our team beat the rivals in the championship game. [beat: verb]
Example
She beat the rug with a stick to remove the dust. [beat: past tense]
Example
I managed to beat my fear of public speaking by practicing regularly. [beat: infinitive]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Beat is a more common word than trounce in everyday language, and it is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between trounce and beat?
Trounce is generally considered more formal than beat, which is often used in informal contexts.
