Pronunciation: /biːt/
noun a victory in a game or other competitive situation
A1 The drummer played a steady beat throughout the song.
A2 She could hear the beat of the music from the street outside.
B1 The heart monitor showed a regular beat, indicating a healthy heart rhythm.
B2 The team worked together to create a beat that would make the audience dance.
C1 The beat of the drums reverberated through the concert hall, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
C2 His heart skipped a beat when he saw her walking towards him, looking more beautiful than ever.
verb to defeat or overcome in a game or competition
A1 I beat the eggs before adding them to the mixture.
A2 She beats the rug to get rid of the dust.
B1 The team beat their rivals in the final match.
B2 He beat the record for the fastest marathon time.
C1 The company beat their competitors by launching a new marketing campaign.
C2 She beat the chess grandmaster in a surprising victory.
adjective very tired or exhausted
A1 I have a beat-up old car that still runs well.
A2 She wore a beat-up backpack to school every day.
B1 The team was determined to beat their rivals in the championship game.
B2 The beat-up house was in desperate need of repairs.
C1 The beat poet's words resonated with the audience on a deep level.
C2 The beat generation of writers rebelled against societal norms in their work.
adverb completely or thoroughly
A1 She beat the eggs quickly to make an omelette.
A2 He beat the rug outside to get rid of the dust.
B1 The team beat their opponents easily in the final match.
B2 She beat the record time for running a marathon.
C1 The musician beat the drum rhythmically during the performance.
C2 The chef beat the mixture until it reached the perfect consistency.
formal The heart beats approximately 100,000 times a day.
informal I can't believe I beat my high score in that game!
slang He got beat in the basketball game last night.
figurative Despite facing many challenges, she managed to beat the odds and succeed.
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