Meaning of the word beaten in English

What does beaten mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

beaten

US /ˈbiː.t̬ən/
UK /ˈbiː.tən/

Adjective

1.

defeated in a game or contest

Example:
The team was beaten by a single goal.
He felt utterly beaten after the long race.
2.

having been hit repeatedly

Example:
The old path was well-beaten and easy to follow.
The dough needs to be thoroughly beaten.

Past Participle

past participle of beat

Example:
He had beaten the rug to remove the dust.
The drum was beaten rhythmically.