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sport
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- pronunciation:
- sport
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
recreation, usually requiring skill and often vigorous physical activity.
We like to go on long hikes for sport.- synonyms:
- play, recreation
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definition 2: |
any of a number of competitive athletic games or activities played according to established rules and often requiring certain physical abilities.
Tennis is one sport that I've never excelled at.
- synonyms:
- game
- similar words:
- competition
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definition 3: |
mockery or ridicule, or the pleasure that one may take from engaging in such.
He wanted to fit in, and his feelings were hurt by the sport of these boys.They made fun of him just for sport.- synonyms:
- derision, jest, mockery, ridicule
- similar words:
- mock
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definition 4: |
one who accepts various difficult situations with grace and dignity.
He was a sport about the practical joke we played on him. |
related words: |
amusement, exercise, frolic, fun, gag, game, jest, play, tease |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
(chiefly British) of or relating to sports.
He's watching the sport channel.- synonyms:
- athletic, sports
- similar words:
- sporting, sportive
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definition 2: |
suitable for wear in sports or somewhat informal situations.
The store has all kinds of sport shoes.You don't need to wear a suit; just put on a sport coat.- synonyms:
- sports
- similar words:
- casual, informal
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
sports, sporting, sported |
definition 1: |
to enter into a game or athletic event.
The star player is not sporting today because he injured his ankle.- similar words:
- enter, play
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definition 2: |
to amuse oneself through recreation or other activity; play.
The children are sporting with their friends in the snow.- synonyms:
- disport, play
- similar words:
- antic, caper, cavort, gambol, relax, revel, rollick, romp
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definition 3: |
to tease or mock someone.
Stop sporting with me; I need a serious answer.- synonyms:
- kid, mock, tease
- similar words:
- banter, gibe, jape, jest
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related words: |
dally, frolic, toy |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to wear proudly or display ostentatiously.
We noticed he was sporting one of his silk designer suits at the cocktail party.- synonyms:
- flaunt, flourish, show off
- similar words:
- bear, display, exhibit, wear
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related words: |
flaunt |
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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, discus, diving, fencing, football, gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, lacrosse, polo, racquetball, shot put, 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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