Word of the Day: Beat
You can use the verb “beat” to describe a victory over an opponent in a competition:
- He beat everyone. (past tense)
- He beats anyone he plays. (present tense).
- She has beaten her opponent. (present perfect)
- She has won against her opponent.
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The word “beat” also means to hit:
- The man beat his wife and kids regularly until the police told him to stop.
- It’s not a good idea to beat your children.
- Marcelina beat her rugs to get the dirt out.
- A man at the bar beat up another man.
There are a few other ways of using this word:
- To make scrambled eggs, beat three or four eggs in a bowl, add a little milk, and then pour it into a frying pan.
- This song has a strong beat. (In this sentence the word “beat” is a noun similar to the word “rhythm.”)
- I’m beat. (In this sentence, “beat” is an adjective. It means tired.)
- This place is beat. (It’s boring or not exciting.)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with B page to see the list of all words starting with letter B. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
