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beat, defeated, won

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Example Sentences

Example:The chess player beat her opponent in a close match.

Definition:To defeat someone or an opponent in a fight, game, etc. This verb can be used in a gentle or fair outcome.

From beat

Example:After the fierce competition, the CEO was defeated in the election for the board position.

Definition:Lost a contest, contest or battle. It conveys a more passive state of defeat, without emphasizing the intensity of the defeat.

From defeated

Example:The basketball team won the game in a thrilling match-up with the rival team.

Definition:Achieved victory in a contest, game, or battle. This term is used to indicate a favorable outcome without negating the intensity of the defeat.

From won