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athletics

noun

An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
TH
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

æθˈlɛtɪks

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Definitions

noun

  1. An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

noun

  1. Participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity

noun

  1. A contest between athletes

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Synonyms

sport

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