beaten

1. 1
   adjective

   Hit many times, or shaped and made flat by being struck.

   Like flattening dough by hitting it again and again until it is thin and smooth.

   The temple floor was made of hard, beaten earth.

   She admired the beaten copper pot on the shelf.

   Similarhammered, wrought, trodden, packed

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2. 2
   adjective

   Having lost a game, fight, or contest.

   Like a runner who crosses the line last and knows the race is lost.

   The beaten team walked slowly off the field.

   She felt beaten after losing the chess match.

   Similardefeated, vanquished, routed

   Oppositevictorious, triumphant, unbeaten

3. 3
   verb

   Past participle of beat. Use this form after have, has, or had.

   Our rivals have beaten us twice this year.

   The old record was beaten by a young swimmer.

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4. 4
   adjective

   Mixed fast and hard with a spoon or whisk until smooth.

   Like stirring paint until all the lumps are gone and it looks smooth.

   Pour the beaten eggs into the hot pan.

   Spread the beaten batter evenly across the tray.

   Similarwhipped

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