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Forfeited
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Simple meaning
What does Forfeited mean?
Lost as a penalty.
Dictionary definition
Lost or gave up something as a penalty or consequence.
Example sentences
Forfeited in a sentence
easy
The player forfeited the match.
medium
The forfeited deposit was not returned.
hard
Forfeited means given up or lost because of a rule, failure, or penalty.
Synonyms
Words like Forfeited
surrenderedGave up or handed over.
forfeitRelated word that supports the meaning of forfeited.
Antonyms
Opposite words
keptContinued to have.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forfeited, depending on context.
Word family
Forfeited word family
Base word
forfeited
verb
forfeiting
Action form of forfeited.
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Practice 1
What does forfeited mean?
Forfeited means lost as a penalty.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forfeited?
Surrendered is close in meaning to forfeited in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forfeited?
Kept contrasts with forfeited.
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