beaten

adjective beat·en \ˈbē-t^ən\

: formed into a desired shape by being hit with a hammer

of a path, trail, etc. : made smooth : walked on by many people

: having lost all hope or spirit

Full Definition of BEATEN

: hammered into a desired shape <beaten gold>

: much trodden and worn smooth; also : familiar <a beaten path>

: being in a state of exhaustion : exhausted

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13th century

Synonyms: all in, aweary [archaic], beat, weary, bleary, burned-out (or burnt-out), bushed, dead, done, done in, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, knackered [British], limp, logy (also loggy), played out, pooped [slang], prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, wiped out, worn, worn-out

BEATEN Defined for Kids

adjective beat·en \ˈbē-t^ən\

: worn smooth by passing feet <a beaten path>

: having lost all hope or spirit <Unable to find a job, she felt beaten.>

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