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- [ath-leet]
- /ˈæθ lit/
- /ˈæθ.liːt/
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- [ath-leet]
- /ˈæθ lit/
Definitions of athlete word
- countable noun athlete An athlete is a person who does a sport, especially athletics, or track and field events. 3
- countable noun athlete You can refer to someone who is fit and athletic as an athlete. 3
- noun athlete a person trained to compete in sports or exercises involving physical strength, speed, or endurance 3
- noun athlete a person who has a natural aptitude for physical activities 3
- noun athlete a competitor in track and field events 3
- noun athlete a person trained in exercises, games, or contests requiring physical strength, skill, stamina, speed, etc. 3
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Origin of athlete
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin āthlēta < Greek āthlētḗs, equivalent to āthlē- (variant stem of āthleîn to contend for a prize, derivative of âthlos a contest) + -tēs suffix of agency
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Parts of speech for Athlete
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
athlete popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
athlete usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for athlete
noun athlete
- competitor — A company's competitors are companies who are trying to sell similar goods or services to the same people.
- player — Gary, born 1935, South African golfer.
- animal — An animal is a living creature such as a dog, lion, or rabbit, rather than a bird, fish, insect, or human being.
- professional — following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.
- contestant — A contestant in a competition or quiz is a person who takes part in it.
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