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Sport
01
a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
sports
Examples
Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility.
1.1
any of the various physical activities people do for fun or to stay healthy
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
Golf is a leisurely sport played on a large green course with clubs and a small ball.
02
someone who engages in sports
03
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
04
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
05
someone known for their response to challenges, defeat, or difficult circumstances
Examples
Despite the criticism from the crowd, the athlete remained a good sport and stayed focused on the game.
06
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
to sport
01
to proudly wear or show off something, like clothing or accessories
Transitive: to sport clothing or accessories
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
sport
3rd person singular
sports
Present participle
sporting
Past simple
sported
Past participle
sported
Examples
He liked to sport his favorite team's jersey on game days to show his support.
02
to play and engage in physical activity with liveliness, energy, and enthusiasm
Intransitive: to sport
Examples
The children sported in the park, chasing each other and laughing gleefully.
Lexical Tree
autosport
sporty
sport
