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beat

/biːt/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The rhythmic alternation of strikes against a surface with the hands, feet, or other objects.

    - "The rhythm of the drummer's beat was infectious."
    - "The heart beats 60-80 times per minute."
  • Verb

    To cause to vibrate with a repeated shock or series of shocks.

    - "The hammer beat the nail into the wall."
    - "The music beat in my chest."
Pronunciation
  1. /biːt/



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  2. /biːt/



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Synonyms

do it , get it on , have sex , shag , hammer , knock , pound , strike , whack , negotiate , fantabulosa
Rhymes
Words rhyming with beat
meat , feet , sweet , seat , beatitude , repute
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Beat (English) : Rhythm

  2. Beat (English) : To strike or hit

  3. Beat (English) : A person who operates a machine or tool

  4. Beat (English) : A heartbeat

  5. Beat (English) : A sound made by a drum or other instrument

Variants
List of all variants of beat that leads to same result
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Forms
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beats, beating

Etymology
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Old English batan 'to strike, beat'; akin to bat 'a strike'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'beat' is also used in the context of journalism to refer to a police report.

  2. The word 'beat' comes from the Old English word 'batan', which means 'to strike, beat'.

  3. The human heart beats an average of 60,000 times per day.

Related Concepts
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  1. Rhythm: A succession of sounds or motions occurring at regular intervals.

  2. Tempo: The speed or pace of a musical composition, often indicated in beats per minute.

  3. Meter: A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry or music.

Culture
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The term 'beat' has been used extensively in various cultural contexts. In music, a 'beat' refers to the rhythmic pulse of a piece, often emphasized by the bass drum. In literature, 'beat' can refer to a regular rhythm or pattern, such as the 'beats' of a heart in a poem. In art, 'beat' can refer to the rhythmic or repetitive elements of a work.

How to Memorize "beat"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a drummer striking a drum with a steady rhythm.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'beat' with the image of a metronome ticking.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Birds Eat Apples Tasty' (Beats Eat Apples Tasty) to remember the definition.

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