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Beat against Meaning in English

expression

ˈbit/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
BEET uh-GAYNST / uh-GENST
bˈiːt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
BEET uh-GENST

Definición

To hit or strike repeatedly against something, often used for wind, rain, or waves hitting a surface.

Uso & Matices

Most often used for natural forces ('waves beat against the rocks'). Not usually for people hitting each other. Common in literary or descriptive contexts. Variants: 'beat on', but 'beat against' emphasizes direction.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The waves beat against the rocks all day.

basic

The rain beat against the windows last night.

basic

The strong wind beat against the door, making it shake.

basic

The tree branches kept beating against my window during the storm.

natural

You could hear the hailstones beating against the roof all night long.

natural

The flag was loudly beating against the pole in the wind.

natural