CEFR B1

defeated

verb, noun

Meaning

To win a victory over someone in a battle, game, or contest.

Examples

The army was able to **defeat** the enemy forces.
She **defeated** her opponent in the final round of the tournament.

Synonyms: beat, vanquish, subdue, overcome

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defeated (B1)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfiːt/

Definition

To win a victory over someone in a battle, game, or contest.

Examples

The army was able to **defeat** the enemy forces.
She **defeated** her opponent in the final round of the tournament.
Despite their best efforts, the team could not **defeat** the reigning champions.

How to Use defeated

defeat someone/something (collocation): To win against an opponent or overcome a challenge. — "The experienced player managed to **defeat** the newcomer."
be defeated by (prepositional phrase): To lose to someone or something. — "The underdog team was **defeated by** the champions."

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