football

Meanings

• noun

  A team sport played with a spherical ball where two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by getting the ball into the opposing team's net.

  - "The football match between Manchester United and Arsenal was a thrilling one."
  - "Football is the most popular sport in the world."
  - "He played football in the park with his friends."

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Pronunciation

1. [fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ]
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75269561"

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Synonyms

atomic football , black bag , black box , nuclear football

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with football
goal , sail , jail , ail , mail

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Variants

List of all variants of football that leads to same result
football , footballer , footballers , footballs , football scholarship , arena football , association football , association footballs , Australian Rules football , Australian Rules footballs , Canadian football , Canadian footballs , flag football , flag footballs , touch football , touch footballs , American football , political football

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'football' is derived from the Old English 'fot' meaning foot and 'balla' meaning ball.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first recorded football match was played in England in 1202.

2. The largest football in the world is 13.2 meters in diameter and weighs 1.5 tons.

3. Brazil is the country with the most FIFA World Cup titles, with a total of 5 titles.

4. The longest football game lasted for 11 days, 7 hours, 48 minutes, and 6 seconds.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Soccer: A term used interchangeably with football in some parts of the world, particularly in the United States and Canada.

2. Football codes: Different variations of football, such as Association Football (Soccer), Rugby Football, and Australian Rules Football.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Football has a rich cultural history, particularly in Europe and South America, where it is considered more than just a sport but a way of life. It has been the subject of numerous literary works, art pieces, and music compositions.

How to Memorize "football"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a football field with two teams playing, the ball being passed back and forth, and players trying to score goals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'football' with the image of a soccer ball and a team of eleven players.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fans Bring Cheers: Football, Rugby, Cricket, Hockey' to remember the different sports that start with the letter 'F'.

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