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beat

Pronunciation: [/biːt/]

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beat: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use beat in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to defeat someone in a game, competition, or battle. It means to win against someone.

Example

Our team beat the opponents in the soccer match.

Example

They couldn't beat the top-ranked team in the tournament.

Example

Did you beat your friend in the chess game?

Context: “music”

(verb) to strike something repeatedly to produce sound, usually in a rhythmic pattern. It is what musicians do with drums or other instruments.

Example

The drummer beat the drums to keep the rhythm of the song.

Example

She couldn't beat the correct tempo on the piano during practice.

Example

Can you beat the rhythm on the drums?

Context: “music”

(noun) a unit of sound in music that represents the pattern of stressed and unstressed beats in a piece. It is like the heart of the music that keeps it moving.

Example

The song had a catchy beat that made everyone want to dance.

Example

The band is struggling to find the right beat for their new song.

Example

What's your favorite type of music beat?

Context: “action”

(noun) a stroke or blow, especially one that causes pain or injury. It's like hitting someone or something hard.

Example

The boxer delivered a powerful beat to his opponent.

Example

She received a beat on her arm when she accidentally bumped into the table.

Example

Have you ever felt a strong beat when playing a sport?

How to pronounce beat

Pronunciation: [/biːt/]

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