All Definitions for Beat
Below are all the dictionary definitions of beat:
1A stroke
2A blow.
3A pulsation or throb.
4A pulse on the beat level, the metric level at which pulses are heard as the basic unit. Thus a beat is the basic time unit of a piece.
5A rhythm.
6The rhythm signalled by a conductor or other musician to the members of a group of musicians.
7The instrumental portion of a piece of hip-hop music.
8The interference between two tones of almost equal frequency
9A short pause in a play, screenplay, or teleplay, for dramatic or comedic effect.
10An area of a person's responsibility, especially
11The route patrolled by a police officer or a guard.
12The primary focus of a reporter's stories (such as police/courts, education, city government, business etc.).
13An act of reporting news or scientific results before a rival
14A scoop.
15That which beats, or surpasses, another or others.
16A place of habitual or frequent resort.
17An area frequented by gay men in search of sexual activity. See gay beat.
18The act of scouring, or ranging over, a tract of land to rouse or drive out game
19Also, those so engaged, collectively.
20A smart tap on the adversary's blade.
21A makeup look
22Compare beat one's face.
23To hit
24To strike.
25To strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm.
26To strike repeatedly
27To inflict repeated blows
28To knock vigorously or loudly.
29To move with pulsation or throbbing.
30To win against
31To defeat or overcome
32To do or be better than (someone)
33To excel in a particular, competitive event.
34To sail to windward using a series of alternate tacks across the wind.
35To strike (water, foliage etc.) in order to drive out game
36To travel through (a forest etc.) for hunting.
37To mix food in a rapid fashion. Compare whip.
38To persuade the seller to reduce a price.
39To indicate by beating or drumming.
40To tread, as a path.
41To exercise severely
42To perplex
43To trouble.
44To be in agitation or doubt.
45To make a sound when struck.
46To make a succession of strokes on a drum.
47To sound with more or less rapid alternations of greater and lesser intensity, so as to produce a pulsating effect
48Said of instruments, tones, or vibrations not perfectly in unison.
49To arrive at a place before someone.
50To have sexual intercourse.
51To rob
52To cheat or scam.
53Simple past tense of beat
54Exhausted.
55Dilapidated, beat up.
56Having impressively attractive makeup.
57Boring.
58Ugly.
59A beatnik.
60Relating to the Beat Generation.
61A precinct.
62A low cheat or swindler.
About rhymes for beat
Finding the right rhyme for beat helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A stroke", beat has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Conceit is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Sweet works well in formal or poetic contexts. Obsolete is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for beat, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.