Defeats: meaning, definitions and examples

Similar to 'defeats' but can imply multiple instances of losing.

• Their entire campaign was marked by defeats

Commonly used in casual conversation when winning against an opponent in any kind of game or contest.

• She beat him at chess three times in a row

Often used in a more serious or historical context, especially when taking control over a territory or overcoming a significant challenge.

• The explorers set out to conquer the new land

Used in a dramatic or formal context, often implying a great victory or overcoming significant adversity.

• The hero triumphed over the evil villain in the end

Used in a literary or formal context, meaning to defeat thoroughly, often in battle or conflict. It has a strong connotation of total defeat.

• The forces gathered to vanquish the invaders once and for all

Used mainly when surpassing someone in skill or achievement in various activities or tasks.

• He managed to outdo all his classmates in the science fair