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beating

Pronunciation: [ˈbiːtɪŋ]

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

Context: “sports”

(noun) a beating is a strong defeat in a game or competition. It means that one team or person lost by a large score or difference.

Example

The team gave their opponents a beating in the final match.

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The last game was not a beating; it was actually a very close match.

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Did they receive a beating in the tournament?

Context: “physical action”

(verb) beating means to hit or strike something repeatedly, like when you hit a drum or stir something quickly. It's about making consistent motions.

Example

She is beating the eggs to make an omelet.

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He’s not beating the batter enough, so the cake won't rise.

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Are you beating the drum as fast as you can?

Context: “violence”

(noun) a beating refers to being hit or attacked by someone. It usually means that someone gets hurt because they have been hit many times.

Example

He was lucky to escape with only a few bruises after the beating.

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No one deserves a beating; it's important to solve problems without violence.

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Did he report the beating to the police?

Context: “rhythm”

(noun) a beating is a regular sound or movement, like the beat of a drum or heart. It keeps time and creates a rhythm.

Example

I love the beating of the drums in that song.

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The song is nice, but the beating doesn't match the music well.

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Can you hear the beating in the background of this song?

How to pronounce beating

Pronunciation: [ˈbiːtɪŋ]

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