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Sports

33 Words

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exercise
1.
ex
er
cise
Noun

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition.

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field
2.
field
Noun

an area of activity or a subject of study

She is an expert in the field of genetics.

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football
3.
foot
ball
Noun

a sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players each, aiming to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's goalpost

Football is played with a round ball that players kick to score goals.

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throw
4.
throw
Verb

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Be careful not to throw stones at the windows.

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kick
5.
kick
Verb

to hit a thing or person with the foot

The karate expert kicks the punching bag during training.

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basketball
6.
bas
ket
ball
Noun

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

He enjoys playing basketball with his friends at the local park on weekends.

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baseball
7.
base
ball
Noun

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

Baseball is a popular sport in the United States.

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hit
8.
hit
Verb

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer.

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catch
9.
catch
Verb

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.

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hockey
10.
ho
ckey
Noun

a game played on ice by two teams of six skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc into the other team's goal, using long sticks

He loves watching hockey games on TV.

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golf
11.
golf
Noun

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

Golf is often considered a relaxing sport.

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rugby
12.
rug
by
Noun

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

He started playing rugby at a young age.

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cricket
13.
cri
cket
Noun

an insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night

The cricket's chirping filled the evening air, signaling the arrival of dusk.

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field hockey
Noun

a game similar to hockey, played by two teams of eleven players on a field or grass, using sticks and a ball

Field hockey requires speed and agility.

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dive
15.
dive
Verb

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

He is going to dive into the sea from the boat.

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dive
16.
dive
Verb

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

He is going to dive into the sea from the boat.

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train
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train
Noun

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

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train
18.
train
Noun

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

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competition
19.
com
pe
ti
tion
Noun

the act of trying to achieve a goal by doing better than others who are also aiming for the same goal

There's intense competition among smartphone manufacturers to release the most innovative devices.

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compete
20.
com
pete
Verb

to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things

Researchers compete to publish their findings in prestigious journals.

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jog
21.
jog
Verb

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

He jogs on the treadmill when the weather is bad.

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jog
22.
jog
Verb

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

He jogs on the treadmill when the weather is bad.

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climb
23.
climb
Verb

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

He likes to climb mountains on weekends.

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climb
24.
climb
Verb

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

He likes to climb mountains on weekends.

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game
25.
game
Noun

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

Chess is a strategic board game played between two players on a checkered board.

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player
26.
player
Noun

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

Each player in cricket has a unique position in the field.

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goal
27.
goal
Noun

our purpose or desired result

Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business.

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score
28.
score
Noun

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game.

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coach
29.
coach
Noun

someone who trains a person or team in sport

As a dedicated fitness coach, he helped people achieve their health goals.

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athlete
30.
ath
lete
Noun

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine.

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cup
31.
cup
Noun

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

He admired the hand-painted design on the teacup.

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tire
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tire
Noun

a circular rubber object that covers the wheel of a vehicle

She noticed the tread on her tires was worn down and decided it was time for a replacement.

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join
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join
Verb

to become a member of a group, club, organization, etc.

After moving to a new city, he joined a local sports club.

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