Which should you use, beat or beet? One meaning of the verb beat is to defeat someone in a game, competition, election, or battle. A beet is the round dark purple root of a vegetable that is cooked and eaten.
| Incorrect: |
We beet them in the first match. |
| Correct: |
We beat them in the first match. |
| Incorrect: |
Can I eat beat leaves? |
| Correct: |
Can I eat beet leaves? |
