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beat in Latin

beat in Latin is rhythmus, pello, plangō — beat means to hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.

beat in Latin

rhythmus
noun
A rhythm.
pello
verb
plangō
verb
tundō
verb
battuo
verb
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
pulso
verb
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
cūdō
verb
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
verbero
verb
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
vincō
verb
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.

What does "beat" mean?

  1. verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
    "The chess club's youngest member beat the school champion in only twenty moves."
  2. verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
    "Beat the cream until it forms soft peaks, then fold in the berries."
  3. noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
    "The dancers clapped in time to the beat of the drum."
  4. noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
    "The new reporter was given the education beat and spent her days visiting schools."
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beat in a sentence

  • The chess club's youngest member beat the school champion in only twenty moves.
  • Our team beat the reigning champions in the final.
  • Beat the cream until it forms soft peaks, then fold in the berries.
  • My brother beat the pancake batter with a fork because we had no whisk.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "beat" in Latin?
"beat" in Latin is rhythmus, pello, plangō. beat means: To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
How do you use "beat" in a sentence?
Example: "The chess club's youngest member beat the school champion in only twenty moves." In Latin, "beat" is rhythmus, pello, plangō.
Are there other ways to say "beat" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 9 translations listed for "beat": rhythmus, pello, plangō, tundō, battuo, pulso.
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