Definition

Describing something that has been shaped or made thin by being hammered, or something that is worn out and exhausted from use.

Example

After the long hike, I felt completely beaten and ready to rest.

Conversation

You look a bit beaten after that hike yesterday.

Yeah, it was tougher than I expected!

I can imagine! Those trails can really leave you feeling beaten by the end.

Absolutely! But it was worth it for the views.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beaten → It is formed from "beat" (from Old English "beatan", meaning to strike or hit) and the suffix "-en" (indicating a past participle). The word "beaten" refers to something that has been struck or hit, often repeatedly.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of striking or hitting something, which is what 'beat' means, and remember that 'beaten' describes something that has been struck.

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