English · Common Verbs
beating
/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
[/ˈbiːtɪŋ/]
present participle of beat
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'beat': hitting repeatedly or defeating, happening now.
Example
My heart is beating fast after the steep climb to the top of the rocky hill.
My heart is beating fast after the steep climb to the top of the rocky hill.
Etymology
From Old English 'bēatan' (to beat) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; can also be a noun meaning a defeat or a series of blows.