beat

verb:to strike repeatedly
- The drummer began to beat the drum with a steady rhythm.
verb:to defeat or overcome someone in a contest or competition
- The underdog team managed to beat the champions in a stunning victory.
noun:a defeat, especially a decisive or crushing one
- The team's loss was such a beat that the fans left the stadium early.
noun:a main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry
- She tapped her foot to the steady beat of the song.
adjective:feeling very tired or exhausted
- After the long hike, I was too beat to do anything else.
verb:to pulsate or throb
- She could feel her heart beat faster with excitement.