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sport
- pronunciation:
- sport
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
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an activity in which people compete against each other. Sports have rules and require certain physical skills.
He likes watching sports on TV.Bowling is her favorite sport.
- synonyms:
- game
- similar words:
- competition
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| related words: |
amusement, exercise, fun, game |
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broader categories including sports |
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game |
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conventionally associated with sports |
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draft, league, mascot, sportsmanship |
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some accessories for sports |
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ball, baseball, basket, basketball, cup, discus, equipment, football, goal, handball, home plate, javelin, jersey, mat, padding, puck, sneakers, softball, spikes, uniform, volleyball |
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some actions in sports |
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assist, bench, block, bunt, foul, fumble, hit, kick, miss, pass, score, serve, swing, trail, try out, volley |
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some examples of sports |
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archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, boxing, cricket, croquet, discus, diving, fencing, football, gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, lacrosse, polo, racquetball, shot put, sky diving, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball, windsurfing, wrestling |
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some kinds of sports |
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contact, individual, team |
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some parts of sports |
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finals, game, half time, inning, quarter, semifinal, set |
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some people associated with sports |
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amateur, athlete, boxer, captain, champion, designated hitter, fan, finalist, goalie, goalkeeper, gymnast, player, professional, referee, runner, scout, umpire, underdog |
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some places related to sports |
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amphitheater, arena, coliseum, course, dugout, field, grandstand, gym, gymnasium, park, ring, stadium, track |
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some results of sports |
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goal, loss, penalty, point, run, touchdown, win |
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