Meaning & use
beat
To defeat an opponent, or to strike something repeatedly.
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The home team beat their rivals by two goals in a thrilling final match.
She beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture turned pale and fluffy.
A note on using this word
Beat is highly versatile, covering competition, cooking, rhythm, and even routes ('beat a path'); the intended sense usually depends on the object that follows it.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A regular rhythmic pulse in music, or a journalist's regular area of coverage.
The drummer kept a steady beat throughout the entire song.
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