Beat to

verb

To outdo, do something before someone else does it.

I hoped to beat him to the prize.
Visual representation of "beat to" - To outdo, do something before someone else does it.

Often appears as...

  • beat someone to it
  • beat someone to the finish

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To repeatedly hit something so it becomes soft or thin.

She beat the dough to an even consistency before baking it.
Visual representation of "beat to" - To repeatedly hit something so it becomes soft or thin.

Often appears as...

  • beat something to a pulp
  • beat the eggs to a froth
verb

To mix liquid ingredients fiercely until they are fully combined.

She beat the eggs to make an omelette.
Visual representation of "beat to" - To mix liquid ingredients fiercely until they are fully combined.

Often appears as...

  • beat the mixture to a smooth paste
  • beat the dressing to emulsify
verb

To outdo, do something before someone else does it.

I hoped to beat him to the prize.
Visual representation of "beat to" - To outdo, do something before someone else does it.

Often appears as...

  • beat someone to it
  • beat someone to the finish

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To repeatedly hit something so it becomes soft or thin.

She beat the dough to an even consistency before baking it.
Visual representation of "beat to" - To repeatedly hit something so it becomes soft or thin.

Often appears as...

  • beat something to a pulp
  • beat the eggs to a froth
verb

To mix liquid ingredients fiercely until they are fully combined.

She beat the eggs to make an omelette.
Visual representation of "beat to" - To mix liquid ingredients fiercely until they are fully combined.

Often appears as...

  • beat the mixture to a smooth paste
  • beat the dressing to emulsify
Definition 1 of 3
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Competitive Edge

Used when emphasizing speed and efficiency in a competitive situation.

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She managed to beat him to the promotion by working extra hours.
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Preemptive Action

Indicates taking an action before others to secure an advantage.

Illustration for Preemptive Action
By waking up early, I beat everyone to the shower.
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Opportunistic

Shows taking immediate advantage of a situation before someone else does.

Illustration for Opportunistic
She beat us to the sale and got the last pair of shoes in her size.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Competitive Edge

Used when emphasizing speed and efficiency in a competitive situation.

Illustration for Competitive Edge
She managed to beat him to the promotion by working extra hours.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Preemptive Action

Indicates taking an action before others to secure an advantage.

Illustration for Preemptive Action
By waking up early, I beat everyone to the shower.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Opportunistic

Shows taking immediate advantage of a situation before someone else does.

Illustration for Opportunistic
She beat us to the sale and got the last pair of shoes in her size.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Competitive Edge

Used when emphasizing speed and efficiency in a competitive situation.

Illustration for Competitive Edge
She managed to beat him to the promotion by working extra hours.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Preemptive Action

Indicates taking an action before others to secure an advantage.

Illustration for Preemptive Action
By waking up early, I beat everyone to the shower.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Opportunistic

Shows taking immediate advantage of a situation before someone else does.

Illustration for Opportunistic
She beat us to the sale and got the last pair of shoes in her size.
Visual representation of the word "Beat to"

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