Beating
/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
To strike or hit repeatedly.
/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To strike repeatedly.
The rain was beating against the windows.
💡 Simply: Hitting something again and again.
More Examples
2
My heart was beating fast.
How It's Used
Sports
"The boxer was beating his opponent mercilessly."
Music
"The drummer was beating a steady rhythm."
2
A severe defeat or punishment.
/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
nounnegativeBeginner
General
The act of striking repeatedly.
The team took a beating in the game.
💡 Simply: A harsh defeat.
More Examples
2
The stock market is taking a beating.
How It's Used
Sports
"The team suffered a heavy beating."
Tip:Think of a boxing match.
Idioms & expressions
a beating heart
A heart that is beating strongly and regularly.
"The doctor listened to the patient's beating heart."
From the past participle of the verb "beat", ultimately from Old English *bēatan.
The word 'beating' has been used in similar contexts for centuries, with examples found in early English literature.
Memory tip
Think of a drum beat.
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