defeat
/dɪˈfiːt/
de · feat
dɪ · ˈfiːt
English Definition
v./n. win against
Significado en Español
derrotar, derrota
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đánh bại, thất bại
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Example Sentence
Our team was defeated.
我们队输了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(down)+feat(hit)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “Defeat”: Despite their best efforts, the team could not _____ their well-prepared opponents.
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A
surpass
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B
overcome
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C
infiltrate
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D
imitate
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B — overcome.
“defeat” means v./n. win against
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Our team hoped to ______ their greatest rivals in the finals.
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A
defeat
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B
assist
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C
join
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D
praise
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A — defeat.
“defeat” means v./n. win against
Common questions about “defeat”
What does “defeat” mean?
defeat — v./n. win against. In Chinese: 击败，失败.
How do you pronounce “defeat”?
defeat is pronounced /dɪˈfiːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · feat.
How do you use “defeat” in a sentence?
Our team was defeated. (我们队输了。)
What are synonyms for “defeat”?
beat, overcome — all close in meaning to defeat (v./n. win against).
Is “defeat” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. defeat appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “defeat”?
de(down)+feat(hit)
