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Unbeatable: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：cannot be defeated (unbeatable)
unbeatable
/ʌnˈbiːtəb(ə)l/
adj.
So good or powerful that no one can defeat them in a competition or contest.
cannot be defeated
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/ˈkænɒt biː dɪˈfiːtɪd/
adj.
Describes a person, team, or entity so excellent or powerful that no opponent can overcome them in a direct contest or competition.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'un-' (not) + 'beat' (to strike, to defeat) + '-able' (capable of being). Means 'not capable of being defeated'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of an 'UN-breakable' record that cannot be BEAT-en. Un + beat + able.
📖 Example
Even with their star player injured, the team showed an unbeatable spirit and won the championship.
Even with their star player injured, the team showed an unbeatable spirit and won the championship.
🔗 Collocations
unbeatable record – a record of victories that has never been matched or surpassed
unbeatable team – a team that cannot be defeated
unbeatable performance – a performance of such high quality it cannot be outdone
🔄 Synonyms
invincible (adj.) – too powerful to be defeated or overcome
unconquerable (adj.) – not capable of being conquered or vanquished
indomitable (adj.) – impossible to subdue or defeat, especially in spirit
🚫 Antonyms
beatable (adj.) – capable of being defeated
vulnerable (adj.) – susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
defeatable (adj.) – able to be beaten
🌱 Derivatives
unbeaten (adj.) – not defeated or surpassed
unbeatably (adv.) – in an unbeatable manner
📖 Cultural Story
From Old English 'beatan'. Common in sports commentary to describe an undefeated team or athlete. The 'unbeatable' offer is a staple of modern marketing language for unmatched value.
Meaning 2：cannot be surpassed (unbeatable)
unbeatable
/ʌnˈbiːtəb(ə)l/
adj.
So good or valuable that nothing else can compare to it or offer a better deal.
cannot be surpassed
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/ˈkænɒt biː səˈpɑːst/
adj.
Describes something, often a price, deal, or quality, that is so superior or advantageous that nothing else offers better value or performance.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
This phone offers unbeatable value for money, with high-end features at a mid-range price.
This phone offers unbeatable value for money, with high-end features at a mid-range price.
🔗 Collocations
unbeatable value – a combination of price and quality that cannot be matched
unbeatable price – a price so low that competitors cannot offer a better one
unbeatable offer – a deal or proposal that is impossible to refuse due to its superiority
🔄 Synonyms
unsurpassable (adj.) – not able to be exceeded or excelled
unrivalled (adj.) – having no equal or match; peerless
peerless (adj.) – having no equal; matchless
🚫 Antonyms
surpassable (adj.) – able to be exceeded or excelled
mediocre (adj.) – of only moderate quality; not very good
inferior (adj.) – lower in quality or value
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