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beat

verb

/bit/

Meaning

to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically

to hit repeatedly; to defeat; to pulse rhythmically

to hit repeatedly or to defeat someone in a competition

Example Sentences

Our team will beat theirs in the final match.

My heart beats faster when I exercise.

The champion managed to beat his rival in the final match.

Example Expressions

beat around the bush

Synonyms

defeat, win, strike, hit, pound, pulse, thrash, overcome

Entry 1

defeat, win, strike, hit, pound

Entry 2

hit, strike, defeat, pulse

Entry 3

strike, defeat, thrash, overcome

Antonyms

lose, surrender, yield, submit, calm, soothe

Entry 1

lose, surrender, yield, submit

Entry 2

lose, calm, soothe

Entry 3

surrender, lose

Collocations

beat opponent, beat record, beat drums, soundly beat, beat fast, beat rhythmically, beat repeatedly, beat the drum, beat the record, beat time

Entry 1

beat opponent, beat record, beat drums, soundly beat

Entry 2

beat fast, beat rhythmically, beat repeatedly, beat drums

Entry 3

beat the drum, beat the record, beat time

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