bout

Meanings

• Noun

  A term used to refer to a boxing match or a round in a boxing match.

  - "The bout between Ali and Frazier is considered one of the greatest in boxing history."
  - "In the bout, Smith knocked out Johnson in the fifth round."

• Noun or Adverb

  A brief period of time; a while.

  - "Let's take a bout to discuss this matter."
  - "I'll be with you for a bout."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbaʊt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbaʊt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

apropos , as for

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bout
shout , about , scout , stout

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. bought (English) : past tense of buy
   

2. bowtie (English) : a type of necktie
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bout that leads to same result
bout , bouts , au bout de son latin

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Etymology

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Old French 'bout' meaning 'end' or 'blow'. In boxing, it refers to a complete match or a single round.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded boxing match took place in ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.

2. The term 'bout' is also used in other sports such as wrestling and fencing to refer to a match or a round.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boxing: A combat sport in which two people wearing protective gloves throw punches at each other for a predetermined period of time in a boxing ring.

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Culture

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Bout has a significant cultural and historical significance in the context of boxing. It is a term used to refer to a complete match or a single round in boxing, and it has been a part of the sport since its inception.

How to Memorize "bout"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a boxing ring and two fighters facing each other.
   - Imagine the crowd cheering and the sound of punches being thrown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bout' with the image of a boxing match.
   - Connect the word 'bout' to the idea of a competition or a challenge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Boxing Bout' to remember that 'Bout' refers to a boxing match.

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