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ath·lete
 athlete
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- pronunciation:
- aeth
lit
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who participates in sports or other physical activities, often as a competitor.
He thinks professional athletes get paid too much money.My father was a college athlete and won a few trophies. |
| definition 2: |
a person with natural talent in sports or other physical activities.
Your four-year-old is quite an athlete; she does a wonderful handstand! |
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