Beat

usgb/biːt/
verb

To hit repeatedly.

He beat the drum with a rhythmic pattern.
Visual representation of "beat" - To hit repeatedly

Often appears as...

  • beat the odds
  • beat the heat
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Physical Action

Use 'beat' to describe forceful, often rhythmic actions, usually with hands or tools.

Illustration for Physical Action
She beat the dust out of the rug.
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Repeated Action

'Beat' suggests an action happening repeatedly, not just a single strike.

Illustration for Repeated Action
He beat the table in frustration.
Visual representation of the word "Beat"

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