Meaning & use
Beats
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Rhythmic pulses of sound or music; also, the plural or verb form of "beat," meaning to strike repeatedly or to defeat.
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The DJ layered heavy beats over the vocal track.
Our team beats theirs in almost every match this season.
A note on using this word
"Beats" functions as both a noun for musical rhythm (especially in hip-hop and electronic production) and as the third-person verb form of "beat," so its part of speech depends entirely on context.
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