CEFR A2

beats

noun

Meaning

A regular, rhythmic sound or pulse, especially one that forms the basis of a piece of music.

Examples

The steady beat of the drum was hypnotic.
She loved the infectious beat of the dance music.

Synonyms: rhythm, pulse, tempo, cadence

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beats (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /biːts/

Definition

A regular, rhythmic sound or pulse, especially one that forms the basis of a piece of music.

Examples

The steady beat of the drum was hypnotic.
She loved the infectious beat of the dance music.

How to Use beats

beat against (prepositional phrase): To strike repeatedly against something. — "The waves beat against the shore."
beat down (phrasal verb): To defeat an opponent; to reduce a price. — "They managed to beat down the price of the car."
beat up (phrasal verb): To assault someone violently. — "He was beaten up in a street fight."

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