sport

Meanings

• noun

  An activity involving physical exertion and skill, often competitive and carried out according to a set of rules.

  - "Football is a popular sport in many countries."
  - "Swimming is a great sport for maintaining fitness."

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Pronunciation

1. /spɔɹt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sport
horse , course , norse , force

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Variants

List of all variants of sport that leads to same result
sport , sported , sporting , sports , sport fish , sport fishes , sport ute , sport utes , sport-ute , sport-utes , sport utilities , sport utility , sport utility vehicle , sport utility vehicles , sport-utilities , sport-utility , sport-utility vehicle , sport-utility vehicles , sport coat , sport jacket , sport shirt , blood sport , blood sports

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Forms

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Sports: plural form., Sporting: adjective form meaning related to sports or athletic activities.

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Etymology

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

From Old French desport meaning 'pastime; amusement', from dis- 'apart' + porter 'carry'.

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Trivia

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1. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

2. Approximately 200 countries participate in the Olympic Games.

3. The term 'sport' is derived from the Old French word 'desport', meaning 'pastime; amusement'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Athletics: A group of sports that primarily involve athletic competition between individuals or teams.

2. Physical Education: The process of developing through bodily exercise, particularly of young people in schools or colleges.

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Culture

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Sports have a rich cultural significance, often representing national pride and bringing communities together. They have been the subject of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "sport"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine playing a sport, such as basketball, soccer, or tennis.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sport' with physical activity and competition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SPELL' to remember the definition: 'S' for 'Skill', 'P' for 'Physical Exertion', 'E' for 'Exertion', 'L' for 'Learning a new skill', and 'L' for 'Leisure activity'.

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