Meaning of the word beating in English
What does beating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beating
US /ˈbiː.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbiː.tɪŋ/
Noun
1.
an act of hitting someone or something repeatedly
Example:
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The police are investigating a serious beating.
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He received a severe beating for his actions.
2.
a defeat in a game or contest
Example:
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It was a humiliating beating for the home team.
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Our team took a real beating in the final match.
Adjective
very tired or exhausted
Example:
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After running the marathon, I was absolutely beating.
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The long journey left him feeling beating.