beaten

adjective
UK: /ˈbiːtn/
US: /ˈbiːtn/

  1. Past participle of beat: hit (someone or something) repeatedly.

    1. The rug was beaten to remove the dust. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had been beaten by his opponent in the final round of the competition. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having been defeated in a game, election, or other contest.

    1. Our team was beaten in the final game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The beaten candidate conceded the election and wished his opponent well. [ ] [ ]

  3. Very tired; exhausted.

    1. I'm beaten after the long day at work. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt beaten after dealing with all the problems that arose during the project. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vanquished tired exhausted mixed
beaten verb

  1. Past participle of 'beat'. To defeat someone in a game or competition.

    1. We have beaten them many times. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our team has beaten all expectations this season with its consistent performance. [ ] [ ]

  2. Past participle of 'beat'. To mix food quickly using a fork or whisk.

    1. The eggs were beaten until frothy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef has beaten the cream with sugar to make the perfect meringue. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "beaten" in English means: Past participle of beat: hit (someone or something) repeatedly., Having been defeated in a game, election, or other contest., Very tired; exhausted..

The phonetic transcription of "beaten" is /ˈbiːtn/ in British English and /ˈbiːtn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "beaten": vanquished, tired, exhausted, mixed.

Example usage of "beaten": "The rug was beaten to remove the dust.". More examples on the page.