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athletics

noun

Meaning

Sports or games that involve running, jumping, and throwing, especially as part of a competition.

Examples

She excelled in athletics at school and won several medals.
The stadium was built for track and field athletics.

Synonyms: sports, track and field, games, competitions

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athletics (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /æθˈletɪks/

Definition

Sports or games that involve running, jumping, and throwing, especially as part of a competition.

Examples

She excelled in athletics at school and won several medals.
The stadium was built for track and field athletics.

How to Use athletics

athletics team (collocation): A group of people who compete together in athletics. — "The university has a strong athletics team."
athletics event (collocation): A specific competition within the sport of athletics. — "The 100-meter dash is a popular athletics event."
athletics competition (collocation): An organized contest in athletics. — "She won first place in the regional athletics competition."

Synonyms of athletics

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