How Do You Spell BATTED?

Pronunciation: [bˈatɪd] (IPA)

The word "batted" is spelled with two 't's because it follows the rule of doubling the consonant after a short vowel sound before adding the suffix '-ed.' The IPA transcription for "batted" is /ˈbætɪd/, where the first syllable is stressed, and the short vowel sound of 'a' is represented by /æ/. The double 't' in the spelling represents the doubling of the 't' sound /t/ after the short vowel sound /æ/ in the base word 'bat.' This rule applies to other words such as "plotted," "hopped," and "slammed."

BATTED Meaning and Definition

1. "Batted" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "bat." The term "bat" itself has multiple meanings and can refer to a noun or a verb. As a verb, "bat" predominantly denotes the action of hitting or striking something, especially with a lightweight, typically wooden implement called a bat. When conjugated to "batted," it suggests that an individual or an object has hit, struck, or made contact with something using a bat.

   In particular, "batted" is commonly associated with the sport of baseball or softball, where players use a bat to strike a pitched ball in order to score runs or advance teammates on bases. It signifies the act of swinging the bat in an attempt to make contact with the ball and potentially directing it towards desired locations on the field.

   Outside of sports, "batted" can also be used metaphorically. For instance, it can describe the act of vigorously or forcefully striking an object or an idea, often to express disagreement, frustration, or emphasis. In this context, "batted" emphasizes the force or intensity with which something is hit or struck.

   Overall, "batted" serves as a verb form that reflects the action of striking or hitting, particularly with a bat, whether it is in the realm of sports or metaphorical expressions.

Common Misspellings for BATTED

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Etymology of BATTED

The word "batted" is derived from the verb "bat". The term "bat" originated from the Old English word "batt", which referred to a stick or cudgel used for striking. The verb "bat" has been in use since the 16th century, specifically in the sense of striking or hitting with a bat or a similar object. Over time, "batted" became the past tense and past participle form of the verb "bat", indicating that someone or something has struck or hit with a bat.

Idioms with the word BATTED

• batted out The idiom "batted out" refers to a situation where someone successfully confronts or solves a problem or challenge, often with much effort or determination. It originates from the game of baseball, where players bat the ball with force and precision to score points or overcome obstacles. In a broader context, "batted out" signifies accomplishing a task or achieving a goal through perseverance, skill, and strategic thinking.

Conjugate verb Batted

CONDITIONAL

I would batted

you would batted

he/she/it would batted

we would batted

they would batted

I would bat

we would bat

you would bat

he/she/it would bat

they would bat

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be batting

you would be batting

he/she/it would be batting

we would be batting

they would be batting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have batted

you would have batted

he/she/it would have batted

we would have batted

they would have batted

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been batting

you would have been batting

he/she/it would have been batting

we would have been batting

they would have been batting

FUTURE

I will bat

you will bat

he/she/it will bat

we will bat

they will bat

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be batting

you will be batting

he/she/it will be batting

we will be batting

they will be batting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have batted

you will have batted

he/she/it will have batted

we will have batted

they will have batted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been batting

you will have been batting

he/she/it will have been batting

we will have been batting

they will have been batting

IMPERATIVE

you bat

we let´s bat

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bat

PAST

I batted

you batted

he/she/it batted

we batted

they batted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was batting

you were batting

he/she/it was batting

we were batting

they were batting

PAST PARTICIPLE

batted

PAST PERFECT

I had batted

you had batted

he/she/it had batted

we had batted

they had batted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been batting

you had been batting

he/she/it had been batting

we had been batting

they had been batting

PRESENT

I bat

you bat

he/she/it bats

we bat

they bat

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am batting

you are batting

he/she/it is batting

we are batting

they are batting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

batting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have batted

you have batted

he/she/it has batted

we have batted

they have batted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been batting

you have been batting

he/she/it has been batting

we have been batting

they have been batting