English · Common Verbs
beats
/biːts/
[/biːts/]
third-person singular of beat
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'beat': he, she, or it hits repeatedly or defeats someone.
Example
Nothing beats a cup of hot tea on a cold and rainy afternoon at home.
Nothing beats a cup of hot tea on a cold and rainy afternoon at home.
Etymology
From Old English 'bēatan' (to beat).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects; can also be a noun meaning a rhythm or pulse.