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Meanings of beat in English
Synonyms
Examples for "measure"
Examples for "measure"
1
However, the measure ran 4 per cent higher than a year earlier.
2
However, Steinmeier said the government had not yet decided on the measure.
3
Main outcome measure: Cardiac and stroke mortality were our main outcome measures.
4
A crisis whose length and consequences no one can measure, said Besson.
5
The measure was first introduced into the 2014 EU tobacco products directive.
1
The non-regulated services include water system operation, billing and meter reading services.
2
Then he asked whether he would need change for the gas meter.
3
This 1940s meter technician would probably understand most meters in use today.
4
For any point on the meter stick the following is true: Where?
5
The workers included unemployed security guards, meter readers, plumbers and seasonal workers.
1
Sea level rise ranges from 30 centimetres to well over a metre.
2
He said maintaining good personal hygiene and the two-metre distance were important.
3
Opportunity is now heading for a 55-metre high outcrop called Solander Point.
4
A five-metre crocodile was reported being seen in the area last month.
5
Retail shops have been allowed to stay open with a 'four-square-metre' rule.
1
He made his point with a compelling cadence of question and answer.
2
In the case of the war stories, military cadence will do fine.
3
The cadence of this reply makes a full close in the conversation.
4
The voice I loved was speaking in its quaint, somewhat drawly cadence:
5
She uttered the words with a cadence of grief in her voice.
Usage of beat in English
1
He choked; the blood beat in his head; he was at bursting-point.
2
Twice the English beat the enemy in the triangle between the rivers.
3
Mr Trump beat Ms Clinton by 5 per cent four years ago.
4
The rain beat upon them and the wind soughed in the trees.
5
We could hear the immense heart-beat of the world in the stillness.
6
The large bells beat in time with the steps of the camels.
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Mix and sift dry ingredients; add milk and melted shortening; beat well.
8
Then beat in the yolks of two eggs, sprinkle in 3 ozs.
9
Suddenly the drum began to beat in the courtyard before the house.
10
The lamps in the High Street suddenly flaring beat out the sky.
11
My heart was palpitating in my bosom; I could hear it beat.
12
It beat profit forecasts and maintained guidance for its new financial year.
13
Separate the eggs; beat the whites until they are stiff and dry.
14
No; we must beat the world by superior intelligence and superior energy.
15
Crawley hit back in return, but beat the air; Saurin was away.
16
The last ball of the over beat the batsman all the way.
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Translations for beat
Portuguese
Catalan
Spanish
Beat through the time
Beat across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
Australia
Common
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