beat vs work

beat and work both are nouns.

beat is an adjective but work is not an adjective.

beat and work both are verbs.

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

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

beat: shape by beating
work: make something, usually for a specific function

Other hypernyms of beat include forge, form, mold, mould, shape.

beat (noun)	work (noun)
the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing	activity directed toward making or doing something
a stroke or blow	the occupation for which you are paid
a regular rate of repetition	a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music	a place where work is done
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse	the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart	applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
the sound of stroke or blow	(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force
a regular route for a sentry or policeman
a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior
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

beat (adjective)	work (adjective)
very tired

beat (verb)	work (verb)
wear out completely	give a workout to
be a mystery or bewildering to	arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict	go sour or spoil
beat through cleverness and wit	cause to undergo fermentation
hit repeatedly	find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression	use or manipulate to one's advantage
stir vigorously	to mix into a homogeneous mass
strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music	perform as expected when applied
strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting	move into or onto
shape by beating	shape, form, or improve a material
make by pounding or trampling	cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly	prepare for crops
move rhythmically	make something, usually for a specific function
sail with much tacking or with difficulty	gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
move with a flapping motion	proceed along a path
indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks	move in an agitated manner
move with a thrashing motion	provoke or excite
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion	be employed
make a rhythmic sound	cause to work
make a sound like a clock or a timer	exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
glare or strike with great intensity	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
avoid paying	operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
be superior	proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
	have and exert influence or effect
	operate in or through
	cause to operate or function
	behave in a certain way when handled

beat vs work

beat and work both are nouns.

beat is an adjective but work is not an adjective.

beat and work both are verbs.

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