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defeated (adjective)

Having been beaten or overcome in a contest, conflict, or struggle. It describes a state of failure or loss, often after an attempt to win or succeed.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'DE-FEET-ED'. If you lose a race, your FEET are done (DE-FEET-ED) and you feel sad.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The team was defeat. → The team was defeated.

I am defeating by the homework. → I am defeated by the homework.

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