How to Pronounce Defeat
Defeat
dɪ'fit
Syllables:
de·feat
Part of speech:
noun verb
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Definition
To win against someone in a game, fight, or competition.
Examples
- Our team worked hard to defeat the other team in the match.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| suffer defeat | collocation | SUFfer deFEAT | The team suffered defeat in the final match. |
| face defeat | collocation | FACE deFEAT | They had to face defeat after a tough competition. |
| defeat the enemy | collocation | deFEAT the ENemy | The army planned to defeat the enemy swiftly. |
| defeat by | collocation | deFEAT by | Our team was defeated by their rivals yesterday. |
Fun Fact
The word 'defeat' comes from the Old French 'defait,' meaning 'to undo' or 'to overthrow,' originally combining Latin roots meaning 'to undo' (de-) and 'to do' (facere).
Word Family
noun
defeat
The act of winning against someone in a game, fight, or competition.
"The team suffered a heavy defeat in the final match."
verb
defeat
To win against someone in a game, fight, or competition.
"They managed to defeat their opponents in the championship."
adjective
defeated
Feeling sad or weak because you have lost a game or competition.
"He looked defeated after losing the race."
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