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athleteA person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæθliːt/

Korean meaning: 스포츠와 다른 형태의 신체 운동에 능숙한 사람, 운동선수

Korean pronunciation: **애**쓸리트

Example Sentences

  • The athlete's biggest opponent wasn't other players, but the snack vending machine in the gym.
  • As a professional athlete, she maintains a strict diet and training regimen.
  • The young athlete's mother was more nervous than him before the big competition.

athlete

NOUN

//ˈæθliːt//

A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise

athlete concept
💡 Concept

A professional athlete wins the race with superior speed and training

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athlete rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The athlete learned to compete and became elite!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæθliːt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæθliːt/

🌳Etymology

Rootathl-
Suffix--ete

Origin

고대 그리스의 경기장에서 상금(athlon)을 놓고 경쟁하던 선수들을 가리키던 말에서 유래되었습니다. 올림픽의 발상지답게 그리스어에서 시작된 단어입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

completecompeteelite
complete
compete
elite

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📝Examples

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The athlete's biggest opponent wasn't other players, but the snack vending machine in the gym.

As a professional athlete, she maintains a strict diet and training regimen.

😄 Fun example

The young athlete's mother was more nervous than him before the big competition.

Many athletes struggle with career transitions after retirement from sports.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

sportsmanplayercompetitorsports person

Antonyms

couch potatosedentary person

Related

athleticathleticscoachtrainingcompetitionfitness