beat (verb) past tense: beat

He beat the other runners.

Beat means ‘to mix recipe ingredients vigorously.’

• The chef beat the egg whites until they were foamy.

Beat also means ‘to hit hard repeatedly.’

• The robber beat the old woman and stole her purse.
• The drummer beat his drum.

Beat can also mean ‘to move back and forth quickly.’

• The bird beats its wings and flies.
• Leo felt his heart beating in his chest.