verb
- to hit repeatedly
- to defeat in a competition or contest
- to mix ingredients vigorously
Usage: cooking
noun
- a regular rhythm or pulse
- the area regularly patrolled by a police officer
adjective
- extremely tired
Usage: informal
Examples
- The drummer beat the drums loudly.
- Our team beat theirs 3-1.
- Beat the eggs until they are fluffy.
- Her heart began to beat faster.
- The music has a strong beat.
- The officer walked his beat downtown.
- After working all day, I’m completely beat.