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beat Definition and Meaning in English (beat definition)

verb
Synonyms:strikehitdefeat
Quick Answer • Definition

Beat definition: To strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently.

Definitions of Beat

  1. 1verb

    To strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently.

  2. 2verb

    To defeat (an opponent or a team) in a game or contest.

  3. 3noun

    A regular rhythmic pulsation or sound, especially in music.

Example Sentences

casual

“The boxer managed to beat his opponent in the final round.”

casual

“She could feel her heart beat faster with excitement.”

casual

“The drummer kept a steady beat throughout the song.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularbeats
past participlebeaten
gerundbeating
agent nounbeater

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

beat around the bushidiom

To avoid getting to the point of an issue.

beat the clockexpression

To finish something before a deadline.

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Beat definition: To strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently.
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'Beat' translates to 'beat' in English. Beat definition: To strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently.
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