What is the Past Tense of “beat”?

Answer:

The past tense of the verb “beat” is “beat”

In English, especially British English, the verb “beat” has two past forms: “beat” and “beaten.” For example, you might say, “Yesterday, he beat me in the race,” using “beat” as the simple past tense. Alternatively, “The eggs should be beaten until fluffy,” uses “beaten” as the past participle.

While “beat” is commonly used in most contexts, including as the past tense, “beaten” is also accepted in British English for the past participle form. The choice between “beat” and “beaten” can depend on the context or regional preferences. Understanding these variations is essential for clear communication, particularly in writing.

In American English, “beaten” is recognized as the past participle form and is increasingly accepted. Although “beaten” is less common in certain situations, it has specific uses across different contexts. Recognizing the differences and knowing when to use each form can enhance clarity and accuracy in various linguistic settings.

Learn More About This Topic	Example
Past tense of beat verb	“Yesterday, he beat the high score in the game.”
Past tense of beat up	“The hero beat up the villain in the final scene.”
Past tense of beat pronunciation	Pronounced the same as in present tense: “Last week, she beat the odds.”
Past tense of beat is what	“Beat” remains unchanged: “He beat the drum loudly last night.”
Past tense of beat meaning	“In the past competition, our team beat theirs.”
Past tense of beat examples	“She beat the eggs for the cake yesterday.”
Past tense of beat in English	“They beat us at chess last Friday.”
Past tense of beat around the bush	“He never beat around the bush when giving feedback in the past.”
Past tense of win and lose	“He won the match but beat his personal best time.”
Is bet a past tense of beat	Incorrect usage example: “He bet me in the race” should be “He beat me in the race.”

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