beaten
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for beaten, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Defeated or overcome.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use beaten
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The past participle of beat, formed by adding -en.
Full origin of beaten →Frequently asked questions
What does “beaten” mean?
The word “beaten” means defeated or overcome. In plain terms, defeated, hammered into shape, or (of an idea) worn out from overuse.
How do you pronounce “beaten”?
“Beaten” is pronounced BEE-tuhn (/ˈbiː.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “beaten” in a sentence?
Here is “beaten” used in a sentence: “The beaten team trudged off the pitch in silence.”
What part of speech is “beaten”?
“Beaten” is an adjective.
Is “beaten” a common word?
“Beaten” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “beaten” have?
“Beaten” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: defeated or overcome.
What is the difference between 'beaten' and 'beat' as verb forms?
'Beaten' is the past participle of 'beat' and is used with a helping verb, as in 'has beaten' or 'was beaten.' 'Beat' is the simple past tense, as in 'yesterday they beat us.' Using 'beat' as a past participle ('we have beat them') is common in informal speech but is considered nonstandard in formal writing.
How is 'beaten' used to describe metal or eggs?
In this sense 'beaten' means shaped, thinned, or mixed by repeated striking, as in 'beaten gold' (hammered thin) or 'beaten eggs' (whisked together). It draws on the idea of working a material through repeated blows.
What is the difference between 'beaten' and 'defeated'?
Both can mean overcome in a contest, and they are often interchangeable ('a beaten team' or 'a defeated team'). 'Beaten' can sound slightly more informal and physical, while 'defeated' is more formal and is common in military or political contexts.