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Vocabulary Entry
beat
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A rhythmic unit in music or a pulse in a piece of music.
Example Sentences
"The band played to the beat of the drum."
"She clapped her hands to the beat of the song."
"He felt the beat thumping in his chest."
V
verb
To strike repeatedly or to defeat someone in a contest.
Example Sentences
"She can beat the eggs for the cake."
"The team worked hard to beat their rivals."
"He was determined to beat his personal record."
A
adjective
Having a defeated or tired appearance, often due to fatigue.
Example Sentences
"After running the marathon, he looked beat."
"She felt beat after a long day at work."
"He came home looking beat, ready to rest."