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British pronunciation/bˈiːt/
American pronunciation/ˈbit/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "beat"

to beat
01

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

Transitive: to beat sb
to beat definition and meaning
02

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

Transitive: to beat a rival
to beat definition and meaning
03

to repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.

Transitive: to beat food ingredients
to beat definition and meaning
04

to hit something or someone multiple times in succession

Intransitive: to beat on sth
05

to form or mold something by hitting or striking it repeatedly

Transitive: to beat solid material | to beat solid material into a shape
06

to produce a rhythmic sound by being struck

Intransitive
07

to sail or navigate a boat or ship in a zigzag course against the wind, tacking back and forth

Intransitive
08

to make repeated movements or strikes in the air

Intransitive
09

to exert intense, harsh force or pressure

Intransitive: to beat somewhere
10

to walk or move across an area of land, striking the ground or vegetation to flush out game birds for hunting

Transitive: to beat an area of land
11

to create or form something by repeatedly stepping, pressing, or driving over it

Transitive: to beat a pathway
12

to create a rhythm or signal by striking something in a repeated pattern

Transitive: to beat an instrument or surface
13

to move the wings up and down, typically as part of flight or in preparation for flight

Transitive: to beat the wings
14

to create a rhythm or signal by striking something in a repeated pattern

Transitive: to beat a rhythm
15

to pulsate, throb, or beat with regular rhythm

Intransitive
16

to make a regular, steady sound or movement

Intransitive
17

to surpass or outdo someone or something

Transitive: to beat sb/sth
18

to cause extreme tiredness or weariness in someone

Transitive: to beat sb
19

to puzzle or confuse someone

Transitive: to beat sb
20

to find a way to avoid or overcome an obstacle, rule, or restriction

Transitive: to beat an obstacle or restriction
01

physically or emotionally exhausted

beat definition and meaning
01

a piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm

What is a "beat"?

In music or poetry, a beat is the basic rhythmic pulse that underlies the piece. It is the regular, recurring accent or emphasis that gives the music or poem its rhythm and helps to structure the flow. In music, beats are the foundation for creating rhythm patterns and are often felt as the steady thump or pulse that listeners can tap their feet to. In poetry, the beat helps to establish the flow and rhythm of the verses, contributing to the overall musicality of the language.

02

the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart

03

a regular route for a sentry or policeman

04

feeding only on plants

05

the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing

06

a stroke or blow

07

a regular rate of repetition

08

(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

09

the sound of stroke or blow

10

a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior

11

a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations

12

the basic unit of time that serves as the foundation for rhythm

What is a "beat"?

A beat is the basic unit of time in music, representing the regular, steady pulse that underlies a piece. It is the rhythmical foundation that musicians use to keep time and organize musical elements. Beats are often felt as the strong, consistent pulses that one taps their foot to while listening to music. They are divided into smaller units, such as notes and rests, to create rhythms and patterns within a measure. Beats help to structure the music and keep it moving in a coordinated way.

13

a moment or pause in a scene where a character experiences a change in emotion or thought, often used to build tension, convey subtext, or advance the story

What is a "beat"?

In filmmaking and theater, a beat is a brief moment or pause in a scene where a character experiences a shift in emotion or thought. It is used to create tension, reveal underlying subtext, or advance the story. Beats help to emphasize important changes or reactions, adding depth to the character's experience and influencing the pacing of the narrative. They allow the audience to absorb and reflect on the character’s internal process.

beat

v

beaten

adj

beaten

adj

beater

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beater

n
example
Παράδειγμα
In the movie, the hero beats the villain in a dramatic fight scene.
The soldiers were instructed not to beat prisoners during interrogation.
The bully threatened to beat the younger student if he didn't hand over his lunch money.
The police officer was accused of beating the suspect during the arrest.
She feared he might beat her if he found out the truth.
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