Meaning
A "beat" refers to a rhythmic unit in music or poetry, as well as a regular or repeated pattern of activity or behavior.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "beat" with "beet," which refers to a type of vegetable.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
walked
to
the
small
caf
é
on
the
corner
,
holding
her
umbrella
against
the
light
rain
.
Inside
,
a
soft
song
played
and
she
tapped
her
foot
to
the
steady
beat
while
she
waited
for
her
coffee
.
The
rhythm
made
her
feel
calmer
,
and
she
used
the
time
to
reply
to
a
few
messages
on
her
phone
.
When
the
barista
called
her
name
,
she
smiled
and
picked
up
the
warm
cup
,
enjoying
the
simple
pause
in
her
busy
morning
.
On
days
like
this
,
she
reminded
herself
that
small
routines
could
improve
her
mood
and
help
her
focus
.
Common Phrases
heart beat
beat of the drum
beat the competition
Synonyms
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