beaten
Pronunciation: [ˈbiː.tən]
Word
Context: “competition”
(verb) the past tense of the verb 'beat'. It means to win against someone or something in a game or challenge. When you beat someone, you come out on top and they do not.
Example
She beaten her friend in the race and felt very proud.
Example
He hadn't beaten his record this time, which made him feel a bit sad.
Example
Did you beaten your opponent in the last match?
Context: “condition”
(adjective) describes something that has been hit a lot or is worn out. It often means something is in bad shape because it has been used too much or mistreated.
Example
The old shoes were beaten and still comfortable to wear.
Example
The beaten path was too rough to walk on easily.
Example
Are your toys all beaten up from playing outside?
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