Beat
Noun, Verb
UK
/biːt/
US
/biːt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(v) : To hit repeatedly, defeat someone in competition, or mix something quickly.
(n) : A regular sound or rhythm, or an assigned area of responsibility.
(n) : A regular sound or rhythm, or an assigned area of responsibility.
Example
"They beat the other team."
"She beat the eggs until they were smooth and fluffy."
"The beat of her heart grew faster when she saw him coming closer."
Explanation
“Beat” can be used as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to hit something repeatedly, defeat someone in a competition, or mix ingredients quickly in cooking. For example, you can beat an opponent in a game or beat eggs for a recipe. As a noun, it refers to a regular sound or rhythm, such as a heartbeat or the beat of a drum. It can also describe an assigned area for a police officer to patrol. Both uses share the idea of repeated action or steady movement.
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