Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To extinguish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To defeat by a narrow margin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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verb
To work out fully.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To make gold or silver leaf out of solid metal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To bash a hole in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To reach base after a bunt or groundball.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: beat, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
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Broader terms: get the better of, overcome, defeat
Narrower terms: outpoint, outscore, walk over, eliminate, worst, pip, mop up, whip, rack up, whomp, get the best, have the best, overcome, spread-eagle, spreadeagle, rout, get the jump, cheat, chouse, shaft, screw, chicane, jockey, surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform, get over, subdue, master, outflank, trump, best, scoop, outfight, overpower, overmaster, overwhelm, checkmate, mate, immobilize, immobilise, outplay, cream, bat, clobber, drub, thrash, lick
verb
beat out a rhythm
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: tap out, thump out
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Broader terms: beat
History
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