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Meaning of the word beat in English

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beat

US /biːt/
UK /biːt/
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Verb

1.

strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them, typically with an instrument such as a club or whip.

Example:
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He was severely beaten by the attackers.
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The police officer had to beat the suspect to subdue him.
Synonym:
strikehitthrashflogcudgel
2.

defeat (someone) in a game or other competitive context.

Example:
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Our team managed to beat the champions.
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She always tries to beat her own record.
Synonym:
defeatconquerovercomevanquishtriumph over
3.

(of a heart) pulsate.

Example:
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His heart began to beat faster with excitement.
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The drum continued to beat a steady rhythm.
Synonym:
pulsatethrobpalpitatepoundpulse

Noun

1.

a main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry.

Example:
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The song has a strong, steady beat.
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She tapped her foot to the beat of the music.
Synonym:
rhythmpulsemetertempocadence
2.

a regular, recurrent sound or movement, especially of the heart.

Example:
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The doctor listened to her heart's beat.
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He felt the strong beat of the drum.
Synonym:
throbpulserhythmvibrationoscillation

Adjective

1.

completely exhausted.

Example:
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After running the marathon, he was completely beat.
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I'm so beat, I could sleep for a week.
Synonym:
exhaustedtiredworn outfatigueddrained
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Related Word:
beat downbeat offbeat outbeat upthe Beat Generationbeat up ona stick to beat someone with