A2verb 1K

Beat

🇬🇧 UK /["/biːt/","/biːts/","/ˈbiːtn/","/ˈbiːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/biːt/","/biːts/","/ˈbiːtn/","/ˈbiːtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Beat

to defeat somebody in a game or competition

In simple words: To hit someone or something repeatedly.

Beat in a sentence

• I love to beat the drums in the school band.
• He managed to beat the previous record in the race.
• She tried to beat him at chess, but he was too good.
• The doctor said my heart beat is normal.
• They can hear the beat of the music from afar.
• In the morning, I like to beat my eggs before cooking.
• The athlete worked hard to beat his competitors.
• You can count the beat of the song to stay in rhythm.

How to use Beat

The word 'beat' can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. It is often used in sports to indicate winning. Avoid using 'beat' in very formal writing; instead, use 'defeat' or 'overcome.'

Grammar pattern

beat + object

Memory hint

Think of a drummer beating a drum to remember 'beat'.

Related words

Collocations with Beat

• comfortably
• comprehensively
• convincingly
• at
• by
• beat somebody into second, third, etc. place
• badly
• brutally
• mercilessly
• with
• beat somebody about the head
• beat somebody over the head
• beat somebody to death
• fast
• frantically
• furiously
• thoroughly
• well
• lightly

Synonyms for Beat

• defeat

Opposites of Beat

• lose
• fail
• give up

Common mistakes with Beat

• Confused with 'beet', the vegetable.
• Using 'beat' instead of 'beaten' in past tense when describing an action.
• Mixing up 'beat' with 'meet' when speaking quickly.

Frequently asked questions about Beat

What does Beat mean?

To hit someone or something repeatedly.

What is the definition of Beat?

to defeat somebody in a game or competition

How do you use Beat in a sentence?

I love to beat the drums in the school band.

Can you give another example of Beat?

He managed to beat the previous record in the race.

What are synonyms for Beat?

Common alternatives include defeat.

What is the opposite of Beat?

Opposite meanings include lose, fail, give up.

What words go with Beat?

It commonly pairs with comfortably, comprehensively, convincingly, at, by, beat somebody into second, third, etc. place, badly, brutally, mercilessly, with, beat somebody about the head, beat somebody over the head, beat somebody to death, fast, frantically, furiously, thoroughly, well, lightly.

What are common mistakes when using Beat?

Confused with 'beet', the vegetable. Using 'beat' instead of 'beaten' in past tense when describing an action. Mixing up 'beat' with 'meet' when speaking quickly.

How do you pronounce Beat?

US: /["/biːt/","/biːts/","/ˈbiːtn/","/ˈbiːtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/biːt/","/biːts/","/ˈbiːtn/","/ˈbiːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Beat?

The word 'beat' can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. It is often used in sports to indicate winning. Avoid using 'beat' in very formal writing; instead, use 'defeat' or 'overcome.'

What CEFR level is Beat?

"Beat" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.