Basic Details
Word: Defeated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having lost a game, battle, or competition; feeling unhappy because you did not win.
Synonyms: Beaten, conquered, vanquished
Antonyms: Victorious, triumphant, winning
Idioms and Phrases
- Defeated by the odds: To lose despite facing challenges that seem impossible. Example: "The team was defeated by the odds, but they played valiantly."
- Defeat is not the end: A phrase that suggests losing is a part of growth and can lead to future success. Example: "Remember, defeat is not the end; it's a lesson to improve for the next match."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the final whistle blew, the players felt defeated but promised to come back stronger next season.
Example 2: She had defeated her fears and decided to perform in front of the audience.
Example 3: The team was defeated in the last round of the tournament but learned valuable lessons from the experience.
Fun Fact
The word "defeated" comes from the Old French term "defeite," which means to overcome or break down. This reflects the idea of not just losing but also of having to confront challenges.
Famous Quote
"Defeat is simply the addition of time to a sentence." Don Williams Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "defeated" mean?
a) Having won a game
b) Having lost a game
c) Being happy and successful
d) Not participating
Answer: b) Having lost a game
2. Which of these is a synonym of "defeated"?
a) Victorious
b) Beaten
c) Success
d) Champion
Answer: b) Beaten
3. Which is an antonym of "defeated"?
a) Conquered
b) Beaten
c) Victorious
d) Vanquished
Answer: c) Victorious
4. Which sentence uses "defeated" correctly?
a) She defeated her homework early.
b) The defeated team congratulated the winners sportsmanlike.
c) They felt defeated after the game but knew they would practice harder.
d) I defeated the sandwich for lunch.
Answer: c) They felt defeated after the game but knew they would practice harder.
5. Which idiom conveys that losing can lead to future lessons?
a) Defeated by the odds
b) Awakened to victory
c) Defeat is not the end
d) End of the line
Answer: c) Defeat is not the end
