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beaten

beat·en

beaten

 
pronunciation:
bi tn
parts of speech:
adjective, verb
phrases:
off the beaten path, off the beaten track
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: used by many people; much traveled.
We followed a beaten path down to the beach.
antonyms:
pristine
definition 2: defeated, or lacking in ability, confidence, or motivation to proceed; thwarted.
We're far from beaten! If we work hard, we can still win this fight!Many who lost their homes and their livelihoods felt beaten by life.
antonyms:
confident, victorious, winning
similar words:
done for
definition 3: shaped or flattened by hammering.
The earrings are made of beaten silver.
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phrase: off the beaten path, off the beaten track
 
part of speech: verb
definition: a past participle of "beat."