beat
//biːt//
Verb
To strike repeatedly, especially with force or violence
He beat the drum with his hands.
To defeat or overcome in a competition, game, or contest
Our team beat them 3-1 in the final.
To mix or stir ingredients vigorously, especially eggs or cream
Beat the eggs until they are fluffy.
To make a rhythmic sound or movement, especially of the heart or a drum
My heart was beating fast after running up the stairs.
To move or travel along a path or route regularly
The police officer beats this neighborhood every night.
Noun
A rhythmic stroke or sound, especially in music or of the heart
I could feel the beat of my heart.
A regular route or area patrolled by a police officer or guard
The police officer walked his beat through the neighborhood.
The basic rhythmic unit in music or poetry
The drummer kept a steady beat throughout the song.
Adjective
Exhausted or worn out from hard work or activity
I'm beat after working all day.