CEFR B2

marathon

noun

Meaning

A long-distance running race, typically 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) long.

Examples

The city hosts a famous marathon every year.
He trained for months to run his first marathon.

Synonyms: race, long-distance race, endurance event, ultra-marathon

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marathon (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmærəθɒn/

Definition

A long-distance running race, typically 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) long.

Examples

The city hosts a famous marathon every year.
He trained for months to run his first marathon.

How to Use marathon

marathon of something (prepositional phrase): A long and difficult series of events or activities. — "The legal battle was a marathon of hearings and appeals."

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