Defeat
Noun, Verb
UK
/dɪˈfiːt/
US
/dɪˈfiːt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(v) : To win against someone or something.
(n) : The loss or failure in a contest or struggle.
(n) : The loss or failure in a contest or struggle.
Example
"(v) : Our team defeated them."
"(v) : The army defeated the enemy after a long and difficult battle in the mountains."
"(n) : The company faced defeat in the market, losing customers to stronger competitors."
Explanation
Defeat means to win against someone or something, usually in a competition, game, or battle. For example, one football team can defeat another by scoring more points. It can also mean failure or loss, as in “They suffered a defeat in the election”. Defeat can be used as a verb (to beat someone) or as a noun (the act of losing). It may also describe feelings, like when someone feels hopeless after failing.