beating
Pronunciation: [ˈbiːtɪŋ]
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?