bit, beat

bit - /bɪt/

beat - /biːt/

• She bit her lip nervously as the drums beat in the background.
• He bit into the apple just as the music beat started playing.
• The boxer bit down on his mouthguard and prepared to beat his opponent.
• I bit off more than I could chew, but I still managed to beat the deadline.
• As the clock ticked, I bit my nails, hoping the team would beat the buzzer.
• The snake bit him before he could beat it away with a stick.
• He bit into the sandwich and felt his heart beat faster from excitement.
• I bit my tongue when I realized she beat me to the answer.
• The dog bit the toy, and the rhythm of the music beat steadily in the background.
• She bit into the chocolate bar while listening to the beat of her favorite song.

Key Differences:

    • Bit (past tense of bite, meaning to use your teeth): /bɪt/

    • Beat (to strike or defeat, or a rhythmic pattern): /biːt/