00 / Everyday pairs
win vs beat
Win takes the activity or prize as its direct object, whereas beat takes the opponent as its direct object.
01 / Side by side
02 / Watch out
Wrong: It was a very close match, but we finally beat.Right: It was a very close match, but we finally won.
Wrong: The blue team played well and won the red team.Right: The blue team played well and beat the red team.
03 / Remember
Win the game; beat the player.
04 / Quick check
Fill the gap with one of the two options.
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The local underdog managed to the reigning champion in the final round of the gaming tournament.
- 2.
Users can a premium subscription by sharing their fitness goals on the social media app this week.
- 3.
We need a better strategy if we want to our rivals.
- 4.
You need to your best time on the cycling app to unlock the new virtual city route.
- 5.
She worked incredibly hard to the first prize in the tournament.