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Meaning of bested
The primary meaning of the word "bested" is to overcome or defeat someone or something.
Etymology of bested
The word "bested" originated from the Old English words "bēatan" meaning "to beat" and the suffix "-ed" which forms the past tense and past participle of verbs
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of overcoming or defeating someone or something
The word is derived from the same root as the word "better" and is related to other words such as "best" and "beat"
Synonyms
outdone
surpassed
exceeded
outperformed
outshone
eclipsed
overshadowed
overcame
defeated
conquered
triumphed
prevailed
succeeded
excelled
beat
won
dominated
mastered
outplayed
outwitted
outmaneuvered
outrun
outpaced
outdistanced
overpowered
overcome
overthrew
overcame
vanquished
subdued
subjugated
transcended
Definitions
- To overcome or defeat someone or something, typically in a competition or contest
- To be more successful or effective than someone or something
- To outdo or surpass someone or something in a particular activity or field
Usage Examples
- The champion was bested by a young and talented newcomer in the final match
- The company was bested by its competitors in terms of sales and revenue
- The team was bested by their opponents in the championship game
Antonyms
lost
defeated
failed
fell short
came up short
was surpassed
was outdone
was exceeded
was beaten
was conquered
was overcome
was overpowered
was overwhelmed
was outplayed
was outwitted
was outrun
was outpaced
was outdistanced
was vanquished
was subdued
was subjugated