English / word
defeat
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to win a victory over an opponent in a battle, contest, or game; to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
to win a victory over someone or something in a competition or battle
In context
01
Our team can defeat them next Friday.
02
The debate team accepted the defeat calmly.
Synonyms
beat,overcome,loss
Antonyms
victory,triumph,win
Collocations
defeat the enemy,defeat an opponent,soundly defeat
Verb forms
Past: defeated · Past participle: defeated · -ing: defeating