Defeating

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfitɪŋ/

Definitions of defeating

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'defeating' in this case

Example Sentences

A1 The hero is defeating the villain in the movie.

A2 She is defeating her fear of public speaking by practicing regularly.

B1 The team is focused on defeating their rivals in the upcoming match.

B2 Despite facing many challenges, she is determined to keep defeating obstacles in her path.

C1 His strategic planning played a crucial role in defeating the opposing army.

C2 The company's innovative approach led to defeating competitors in the market.

Examples of defeating in a Sentence

formal The team focused on strategy and teamwork, ultimately defeating their opponents in the championship game.

informal We were able to pull off an epic comeback, defeating the other team in the final minutes of the game.

slang They totally crushed it, defeating their rivals with ease.

figurative She overcame her fears, defeating the doubts that had been holding her back.

Grammatical Forms of defeating

• past tense: defeated
• plural: defeating
• comparative: more defeating
• superlative: most defeating
• present tense: defeat
• future tense: will defeat
• perfect tense: have defeated
• continuous tense: is defeating
• singular: defeats
• positive degree: defeating
• infinitive: to defeat
• gerund: defeating
• participle: defeated

Origin and Evolution of defeating

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'defeating' originated from the Old French word 'defaitier' which means to undo or destroy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'defeating' has evolved to refer to the act of overcoming an opponent or obstacle in a competition or conflict.