beat vs play

beat and play both are nouns.

beat is an adjective but play is not an adjective.

beat and play both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
beat	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
play	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, play is a hyponym of beat; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than beat:

beat: wear out completely
play: exhaust by allowing to pull on the line

Other hyponyms of beat include frazzle, kill.

As verbs, play is a hypernym of beat; that is, play is a word with a broader meaning than beat:

beat: produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly
play: perform music on (a musical instrument)

beat (noun)	play (noun)
the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing	gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
a stroke or blow	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a regular rate of repetition	the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music	an attempt to get something
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart	a preset plan of action in team sports
the sound of stroke or blow	activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
a regular route for a sentry or policeman	the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior	utilization or exercise
a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations	movement or space for movement
	a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
	verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
	a theatrical performance of a drama
	a weak and tremulous light
	a state in which action is feasible
	the removal of constraints
	(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

beat (adjective)	play (adjective)
very tired

beat (verb)	play (verb)
wear out completely	engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
be a mystery or bewildering to	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict	exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
beat through cleverness and wit	consider not very seriously
hit repeatedly	participate in games or sport
give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression	bet or wager (money)
stir vigorously	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music	put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting	make bets
shape by beating	stake on the outcome of an issue
make by pounding or trampling	shoot or hit in a particular manner
produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly	employ in a game or in a specific position
move rhythmically	use or move
sail with much tacking or with difficulty	use to one's advantage
move with a flapping motion	manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks	discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
move with a thrashing motion	replay (as a melody)
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion	perform music on (a musical instrument)
make a rhythmic sound	play a role or part
make a sound like a clock or a timer	perform on a certain location
glare or strike with great intensity	be performed or presented for public viewing
avoid paying	cause to emit recorded audio or video
be superior	pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
	perform on a stage or theater
	emit recorded sound
	play on an instrument
	cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
	move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
	cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
	engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
	behave in a certain way
	be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
	act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
	behave carelessly or indifferently
	be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

beat vs play

beat and play both are nouns.

beat is an adjective but play is not an adjective.

beat and play both are verbs.

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