score (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /skɔːr/

Definition

The number of points, goals, or runs that each team or player has in a game or competition.

Examples

• The final score was 4-1 to the home team.

• She got a high score on her test.

• What's the current score in the match?

How to Use score

score a goal (collocation)

To get a goal in a game. — "The striker scored a goal in the first minute."

score a point (collocation)

To gain a point in a game or competition. — "She scored a point with her excellent serve."

score well (collocation)

To get a good result or high number of points. — "He scored well on the difficult math test."

score badly (collocation)

To get a poor result or low number of points. — "The team scored badly in the second half."

Synonyms of score

Words with a similar meaning to score:

• points
• mark
• total
• rating

Antonyms of score

Words with the opposite meaning to score:

• loss
• failure

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