amateur
A person who does a sport or activity for enjoyment rather than as a paid job
He is an amateur runner who participates in local races on weekends.
athlete
A person who is trained in or very good at sports or physical activities
The athlete trained every day to prepare for the Olympic Games.
cheer
To shout loudly to show support and encouragement for a person or team
The crowd began to cheer when their team scored the winning goal.
compete
To take part in a contest or competition and try to win
Over fifty swimmers will compete in the national championship next weekend.
competition
An event or contest in which people try to win by being better than others
Maria entered a swimming competition and won second place.
competitive
Having a strong desire to win or be better than others
He is very competitive and always tries his hardest to win every game.
contact sports
Sports in which players are allowed or expected to physically touch or hit each other
Rugby and wrestling are contact sports, so players often wear protective equipment.
dedicated
Giving a lot of time and effort to something because you think it is very important
She is a dedicated swimmer who practices for three hours every morning.
endurance
The ability to continue doing something difficult or painful for a long period of time
Running a marathon requires a great deal of endurance and physical preparation.
extreme sports
Sports that are very exciting but also dangerous, often involving high speed or great physical challenge
Skydiving and rock climbing are extreme sports that require a lot of courage.
individual sports
Sports that are played or performed alone, without teammates
Tennis and gymnastics are individual sports where you compete by yourself.
rigorous
Very demanding, thorough, and difficult, requiring a lot of effort and attention
The professional athletes follow a rigorous training schedule every day of the week.
spectator
A person who watches an event, game, or sport without taking part in it
Thousands of spectators cheered loudly at the football match.
sportsmanship
Fair, respectful, and generous behavior shown by someone taking part in a sport or competition
The coach taught his players that good sportsmanship means respecting your opponents even when you lose.
stay fit
To keep your body healthy and in good physical condition through regular exercise and healthy habits
He goes jogging three times a week to stay fit and healthy.
team sports
Sports that are played by groups of people working together against another group
Basketball and volleyball are popular team sports played in schools around the world.
training
The process of learning and practicing skills or exercising to improve your performance in a sport or job
The football team starts their training at six o'clock every morning.
water sports
Sports and activities that are done on or in water
During our vacation at the beach, we tried several water sports including surfing and kayaking.
workout
A period of physical exercise that you do to stay healthy or improve your fitness
She does a one-hour workout at the gym every evening after work.
Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition.
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Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank.
Synonyms are word pairs whose meanings are the same or nearly the same. Big and large are synonyms. From each group of four words below, click the two that are synonyms.