How to Pronounce Defeated
Defeated
dɪˈf.iː.tɪd
Part of speech:
noun adjective
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Definition
Defeated means to lose in a game, fight, or competition.
Examples
- The team was defeated in the final match and did not win the trophy.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| defeated team | collocation | deFEATed TEAM | The defeated team left the field quietly after the match. |
| defeated opponent | collocation | deFEATed opPOnent | The defeated opponent congratulated the winner gracefully. |
| feel defeated | collocation | feel deFEATed | After many tries, I started to feel defeated and tired. |
| defeated by | collocation | deFEATed by | She was defeated by her rival in the final round. |
Fun Fact
The word 'defeated' comes from the Latin 'deficere,' meaning 'to fail' or 'to be lacking,' highlighting how losing is tied to a sense of falling short or running out of strength.
Word Family
noun
defeat
The act of losing or being beaten in a game, contest, or battle.
"After a tough match, the team accepted their defeat gracefully."
verb
defeat
To win against someone in a game, contest, or battle.
"We hope to defeat our rivals in the next game."
adjective
defeated
Feeling sad or weak because you have lost or failed.
"After losing the race, she looked very defeated."
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