Meaning & Definition of word "Beaten"

Beaten

/ˈbiː.tən/

1. Past participle of beat; to have struck repeatedly.
- Example: She has beaten her personal record in the marathon.
2. To have conquered or prevailed against.
- Example: The champion has beaten every opponent he has faced.
3. To have mixed a substance manually or with a tool (e.g., eggs or batter).
- Example: She had beaten the eggs before adding them to the mixture.

1. Defeated in a contest or battle; having lost.
- Example: After a tough match, the team left the field feeling beaten.
2. Damaged or worn out through use.
- Example: The beaten path through the woods led us straight to the river.
3. Having been physically struck.
- Example: He arrived at the hospital with beaten knuckles after the fight.

●Past participle of 'beat', from Old English 'beatan', meaning to strike or hit.

beaten path:

A route or course that is frequently used, often implying that it is stereotypical or unoriginal.

beaten to the punch:

To do something before someone else has the chance to do it.

beat:

To strike or hit repeatedly.

beater:

A person or thing that beats something.

beating:

The act of striking or hitting someone or something.

Meaning: So tired or exhausted that you can't go on.

● Example Sentence: After that party, I was totally beaten.

Meaning: Defeated or outperformed in a significant way.

● Example Sentence: He feels beaten by the other candidates.