How to use Beat in a sentence? Understand with Examples
By Muazma Batool & Muneeza Rehman — Updated on September 28, 2023
Beat is a rhythm or pulse; to strike repeatedly or surpass in a contest. e.g., She can beat anyone at chess.
Beat Example Sentences
The boxer needs to train hard if he wants to beat his opponent.
Adrian
Aug 30, 2023
The drummer set the beat for the band.
Muneeza Rehman
Aug 30, 2023
Every morning, I beat eggs for my omelette.
Jaxson
Aug 30, 2023
The detective beat the streets looking for clues.
Adrian
Aug 30, 2023
Our team can definitely beat theirs next week.
Emery
Aug 30, 2023
She can beat anyone at that video game.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
The bird used its wings to beat the air.
Adrian
Aug 30, 2023
My heart began to beat faster as I approached the stage.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
My brother thinks he can beat me in a foot race.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
She managed to beat the previous record by five seconds.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
She beat the ingredients together to make a batter.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
She beat the dough until it was smooth.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
The sun beat down on us during the hike.
Joshua
Aug 30, 2023
The farmer would beat the carpets to remove dust.
Delilah
Aug 30, 2023
He's trying to beat the clock and finish on time.
Adam
Aug 30, 2023
To stay in sync, dancers must follow the beat.
Joshua
Aug 30, 2023
My little sister always wants to beat me at board games.
Zoe
Aug 30, 2023
When you get lost, just follow the beat of the music.
Emery
Aug 30, 2023
The cat would beat its tail when it was annoyed.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
The coach pushed them hard, but they refused to be beat.
Jaxson
Aug 30, 2023
We heard the beat of a distant drum.
Zoe
Aug 30, 2023
Can you beat this level of the puzzle?
Emery
Aug 30, 2023
He was able to beat his fear of heights.
Joshua
Aug 30, 2023
The beat of the song is very catchy.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
The wind beat against our faces as we climbed.
Jaxson
Aug 30, 2023
If you practice, you might beat your personal best.
Joshua
Aug 30, 2023
We could hear the beat of a drum in the distance.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
He always tries to beat the traffic by leaving early.
Emery
Aug 30, 2023
I love songs with a strong dance beat.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
The guards would beat the prisoners for information.
Delilah
Aug 30, 2023
The rug looked cleaner after she beat out the dirt.
Adrian
Aug 30, 2023
She learned how to beat a rhythm on the bongo drums.
Aaliyah
Aug 30, 2023
I need to beat my last score to move up the ranks.
Adrian
Aug 30, 2023
The basketball team is tough, but we can beat them.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
You can hear the beat of the music even from outside.
Adam
Aug 30, 2023
Can you beat a drum for our parade?
Joshua
Aug 30, 2023
She tried to beat her fear by facing it head-on.
Aurora
Aug 30, 2023
Every day, he would beat his path to her door.
Cameron
Aug 30, 2023
The waves continued to beat against the shore.
Delilah
Aug 30, 2023
The rain began to beat on our windows.
Aurora
Aug 30, 2023
It took me ages to beat that challenging video game level.
Zoe
Aug 30, 2023
The bird beat its wings rapidly to stay airborne.
Aurora
Aug 30, 2023
He tried to beat the odds and succeed.
Aurora
Aug 30, 2023
The children's feet created a beat as they ran.
Delilah
Aug 30, 2023
We could see the fish beat its tail in the water.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
He hopes to beat the current champion in the next match.
Adrian
Aug 30, 2023
The race was tough, but she refused to be beat.
Adam
Aug 30, 2023
The sun can really beat down in the desert.
Cameron
Aug 30, 2023
The boat beat against the waves all night.
Jaxson
Aug 30, 2023
To make the cake, first beat the butter and sugar together.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
Beat Definitions
A main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry.
The song had a catchy beat that everyone loved.
Muazma Batool
Sep 28, 2023
Idioms & Phrases with Beat
Beat a dead horse
Continue a particular endeavor with little to no chance of success.
Trying to get him to apologize is like beating a dead horse.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
Miss a beat
Hesitate or show a momentary lapse.
She didn't miss a beat when answering the tough question.
Adam
Aug 30, 2023
Beat the pants off someone
To defeat someone easily and decisively.
Our team beat the pants off the opposing team.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
March to the beat of your own drum
Do things in one's own way regardless of societal norms.
Lucy always marches to the beat of her own drum.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
Can't beat that
Something is excellent or the best.
Freshly baked cookies and milk? Can't beat that!
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
Beat it
A way to tell someone to leave.
If you're not going to help, then beat it!
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
Have one's heart miss a beat
Feel sudden fear, excitement, or surprise.
When she walked into the room, my heart missed a beat.
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
Beat around the bush
Avoiding the main topic.
Don't beat around the bush; tell me what you want.
Muneeza Rehman
Aug 30, 2023
Beat the system
Overcome or thwart a system or bureaucracy.
He found a loophole in the rules and managed to beat the system.
Adam
Aug 30, 2023
Beat oneself up
Feel guilty or regretful.
Don't beat yourself up over the mistake; everyone makes them.
Aaliyah
Aug 30, 2023
Beat Frequently Asked Questions
What part of speech is "beat"?
"Beat" can be both a verb, as in "to beat an opponent," and a noun, as in "the beat of a drum."
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
What is the origin of the word "beat"?
The word "beat" comes from Old English "beatan" which means "to strike" or "inflict blows on."
Muneeza Rehman
Aug 30, 2023
What's the difference between "beat" and "beet"?
"Beat" refers to a rhythm or act of surpassing, while "beet" is a root vegetable.
Emery
Aug 30, 2023
Is "beat" related to "beaten"?
Yes, "beaten" is the past participle of "beat." For example, "He has beaten the game."
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
Can "beat" describe feelings or emotions?
Yes, idioms like "beat oneself up" can mean feeling guilty or regretful about something.
Zoe
Aug 30, 2023
Is "beat" an irregular verb?
Yes, "beat" is an irregular verb. The past tense is "beat" and the past participle is "beaten" or "beat."
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
How is "beat" used as a noun?
As a noun, "beat" typically refers to a rhythmic pulse in music or the regular thumping of something, like a heartbeat.
Aaliyah
Aug 30, 2023
What's a synonym for "beat" when used in the context of competition?
A synonym could be "defeat," as in "She managed to defeat (or beat) her opponent in the race."
Aaliyah
Aug 30, 2023
How does "beat" function in idiomatic expressions?
"Beat" appears in various idioms like "beat around the bush," which means to avoid addressing a topic directly.
Aurora
Aug 30, 2023
Does "beat" always imply violence?
No, while "beat" can imply hitting or striking, it also has non-violent meanings such as "to surpass" or "rhythmic pulse."
Muazma Batool
Aug 30, 2023
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