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Meaning of
beat
in English
beat
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Plural
beats
Past Participle
beaten
Participle Verb
beating
Third Person Singular
beats
Definitions
Verb
to
hit
or
strike
something
;
make
contact
The
drummer
will
beat
the
drum
to
start
the
song
.
to
strike
repeatedly
with
rhythm
The
athlete
will
beat
her
opponent
in
the
final
game
.
to
defeat
or
overcome
someone
;
excel
You
need
to
beat
the
eggs
quickly
to
make
an
omelette
.
to
mix
rapidly
(
food
etc
.);
blend
The
boxer's
goal
is
to
beat
his
rival
in
the
championship
.
to
inflict
repeated
blows
;
knock
vigorously
The
police
officer
had
to
beat
the
suspect
to
subdue
him
.
to
pulsate
or
throb
with
movement
The
athlete's
heart
began
to
beat
rapidly
during
the
intense
exercise
.
to
sail
against
the
wind
using
tacks
The
sailor
had
to
beat
against
the
strong
wind
to
reach
the
harbor
.
to
strike
or
search
(
areas
)
for
game
The
hunter
will
beat
the
bushes
to
scare
out
the
hidden
rabbits
.
to
negotiate
a
lower
price
The
customer
tried
to
beat
the
price
down
by
offering
a
lower
amount
.
to
arrive
before
someone
;
outdo
others
The
runner
managed
to
beat
her
competitor
to
the
finish
line
.
to
rob
or
cheat
someone
;
scam
The
scammer
tried
to
beat
the
tourist
out
of
their
money
.
to
take
something
by
force
(
illegally
)
The
thief
will
beat
the
security
system
to
steal
the
valuable
items
.
to
hit
or
strike
something
The
blacksmith
beat
the
hot
metal
into
shape
.
to
defeat
or
outdo
someone
(
in
competition
)
The
team
worked
hard
to
beat
their
opponents
in
the
championship
game
.
to
negotiate
a
lower
price
;
persuade
seller
The
customer
tried
to
beat
the
seller
down
to
a
reasonable
price
.
to
produce
pulsating
sound
;
varying
intensity
The
musician
used
the
drum
machine
to
beat
out
a
lively
rhythm
.
Noun
a
basic
time
unit
in
music
;
pulse
level
The
music
teacher
explained
the
concept
of
a
beat
in
music
theory
.
a
rhythmic
signal
;
conductor's
cue
The
conductor
gave
a
beat
to
signal
the
start
of
the
symphony
.
Compounds / Phrases
backbeat
drumbeat
hoofbeat
beat up
wingbeat
heartbeat
breakbeat
beatbox
beatdown
beatboxing
beat off
beat it
beat around the bush
beat a retreat
beatboxes
bluebeat
newsbeat
worldbeat
beat a hasty retreat
ventricular premature beat