verb Uncommon

batted

BA-tihd

Batted (verb) means past tense of bat — hit something with a bat, or swung at something as if with one. Example: “He batted the ball clean over the fence.”

verb

Past tense of bat — hit something with a bat, or swung at something as if with one.

"He batted the ball clean over the fence."

"She batted the fly away from her face."

How to use batted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSimple past tense of "bat" — to have hit or swung at something.

Common pairings

batted the ball batted an eyelid batted away

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Rhymes for batted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “batted” mean?

The word “batted” means past tense of bat — hit something with a bat, or swung at something as if with one. In plain terms, simple past tense of "bat" — to have hit or swung at something.

How do you pronounce “batted”?

“Batted” is pronounced BA-tihd (/ˈbætɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “batted” in a sentence?

Here is “batted” used in a sentence: “He batted the ball clean over the fence.”

What part of speech is “batted”?

“Batted” is a verb.

Is “batted” a common word?

“Batted” is an uncommon word in modern English.