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
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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 notesIn 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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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.
