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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defeated

/dɪˈfiːtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does defeated mean?

verb

Past tense of defeat, to be overcome or beaten in a contest, battle, or competition. To be defeated is to have lost or been overcome by an opponent or a difficult situation.

Example

"The team was defeated in the championship game, but they vowed to come back stronger next season."

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