Beaten
/ˈbiːtən/
adjectiveBeginner🔥Very CommonGeneral
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Definitions
2 meanings1
Defeated; thoroughly exhausted or subdued.
/ˈbiːtən/
adjectivenegativeBeginner
General
Defeated or overcome
The beaten army surrendered.
💡 Simply: Tired, worn out, or defeated.
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She looked completely beaten after the marathon.
How It's Used
Sports
"The underdog team was beaten soundly."
General
"He felt beaten down by the challenges of life."
2
Damaged or worn out by repeated blows or use.
/ˈbiːtən/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Damaged or worn out by repeated blows
The beaten track led to the summit.
💡 Simply: Old, damaged, and worn out.
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The old, beaten rug was discarded.
How It's Used
General
"The beaten path was barely visible."
Tip:Think of a beaten-up car – old and damaged.
Past participle of the verb "to beat," originating from Old English "beaten," ultimately from Proto-Germanic *beutan.
The word has been used in similar contexts for centuries, often referring to both physical and metaphorical defeat.
Memory tip
Imagine being beaten in a boxing match – tired and defeated.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"to strike repeatedly"
beaten trackbeaten pathbeaten down
Common misspellings
beetenbeatten
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