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beat
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- pronunciation:
- bit
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
beats, beating, beat, beaten |
| definition 1: |
to hit again and again.
He beat the drum.Don't beat your child.- synonyms:
- pound
- similar words:
- batter, hammer, lick
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| definition 2: |
to win against.
Leila beat her sister at tennis.- synonyms:
- defeat
- similar words:
- crush, hammer, overcome
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| definition 3: |
to mix hard.
Beat the eggs.- synonyms:
- blend
- similar words:
- mix, stir, whip
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| related words: |
abuse, hit, puzzle, upset |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the regular sound that a drum makes in music.
We danced to the beat of the music.
- synonyms:
- rhythm
- similar words:
- time
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| derivation: |
beatable (adj.) |
Are you looking for the word beet (a dark red vegetable)? Beat and beet sound alike but have different meanings.
Word Builder: beat +
- beating:
punishment in the form of physical violence.
- beater:
a device used to beat eggs, cream, or other liquid food.
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