battered
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Adj — Damaged or worn from repeated use, impact, or abuse.
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How to use battered
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Etymology
From batter + -ed.
Full origin of battered →Frequently asked questions
What does “battered” mean?
The word “battered” means damaged or worn from repeated use, impact, or abuse. In plain terms, worn out and damaged, repeatedly abused, or coated in batter and fried — context makes clear which.
How do you pronounce “battered”?
“Battered” is pronounced BA-tuhd (/ˈbætəɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “battered” in a sentence?
Here is “battered” used in a sentence: “He carried an old, battered suitcase everywhere he travelled.”
What part of speech is “battered”?
“Battered” is an adjective.
Is “battered” a common word?
“Battered” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “battered” have?
“Battered” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: damaged or worn from repeated use, impact, or abuse.