Lesson 86/202 · 22 words · 0 learned

A1 · Free time, sport & arts (1)

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match(noun)
/mætʃ/
a sports event where people or teams compete against each other
We watched an exciting football match on TV last night.
Synonymscorrespondequalfitcoordinateharmonizeresembleagree
Antonymsmismatchdifferclashdisagreecontrast
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actress(noun)
/ˈæktrəs/
a woman who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession
She dreams about becoming an actress.
satellite/cable/digital TV
Synonymsperformerstarthespianleading lady
Antonymsactorunderstudynon-performer
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fun(noun)
/fʌn/
the feeling of enjoying yourself; activities that you enjoy
Have fun!
It's not much fun going to a party on your own.
Synonymsenjoymentpleasureamusementdelightrecreationentertainment
Antonymsboredomtediumdrudgerymiserysadness
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game(noun)
/ɡeɪm/
an activity that you do to have fun, often one that has rules and that you can win or lose; the equipment for a game
We often play games during recess.
We're going to the ball game(= baseball game).
Synonymsplaycontestsportactivityrecreationentertainment
Antonymsworklaborchoretaskstudy
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concert(noun)
/ˈkɑːnsərt/
a public performance of music
Will you go to see the Super Junior concert this weekend?
a concert hall/pianist
Synonymsperformanceshowgigrecitalmusical event
Antonymssilencequietreposestillness
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movie(noun)
/ˈmuːvi/
a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a movie theater or on a television or other device
I like watching movies very much.
Have you seen the latest Miyazaki movie?
Synonymsfilmmotion picturefeaturepicture show
Antonymsplaystage showperformance
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activity(noun)
/ækˈtɪvəti/
a thing that you do for interest or pleasure
Playing soccer, riding a bike, reading and cooking are all activities.
The streets were noisy and full of activity.
Synonymspursuitexerciseoccupationtaskventuredeedactionpastime
Antonymsinactivityidlenessrestpassivitystagnation
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film(noun)
/fɪlm/
a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a cinema or on a television or other device
We watched a funny film at the cinema last night.
Synonymsmoviemotion picturepictureshootrecordcapture
Antonymsstillpause
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band(noun)
/bænd/
a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with a singer or singers
The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world.
a rock/jazz band
Synonymsgroupensembleorchestratroupecompany
Antonymssoloistindividual
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dancer(noun)
/ˈdænsər/
a person who dances or whose job is dancing
She's a fantastic dancer.
He's a dancer with the Royal Ballet.
Synonymsballerinachoreographerhooferterpsichoreaninterpretive dancer
Antonymsnon-dancerobserveraudience
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event(noun)
/ɪˈvent/
a thing that happens, especially something important
What is the event in the Sports programme today?
In the light of later events the decision was proved right.
Synonymsoccurrencehappeningoccasionincidentepisodeaffair
Antonymsnothingnonevent
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club(noun)
/klʌb/
an organization for people who share an interest or do a sport or activity together
The club has/have voted to admit new members.
a chess/film/movie, etc. club
Synonymsassociationsocietyorganizationgroupteamcircle
Antonymsindividualnon-membershipseparation
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ball(noun)
/bɔːl/
a round object used for throwing, hitting or kicking in games and sports
Bounce the ball and try and hit it over the net
a golf/tennis/cricket ball
Synonymssphereglobeorbround
Antonymsnone (in the sense of a specific object)irregular shape
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actor(noun)
/ˈæktər/
a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession
He is a famous actor.
Synonymsperformerartistethespianplayerstar
Antonymsaudiencespectatorobserver
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artist(noun)
/ˈɑːrtɪst/
a person who creates works of art, especially paintings or drawings
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters.
Whoever made this cake is a real artist.
Synonymscreativeartisanvirtuosomastertalentperformer
Antonymsamateurlaymannonartisthackimitator
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birthday(noun)
/ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
the day in each year which is the same date as the one on which you were born
Happy Birthday!
Synonymsanniversary of birthnatal day
Antonymsdeath dayday of passing
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festival(noun)
/ˈfestɪvl/
a series of performances of music, plays, films, etc., usually organized in the same place once a year; a series of public events connected with a particular activity or idea
He had a chance to take part in the World Youth festival.
Synonymscelebrationgalacarnivalfairfeteholidayjubilee
Antonymsworkdaytragedymourningbusiness as usual
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hobby(noun)
/ˈhɑːbi/
an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working
What are your hobbies?
Synonymspastimeinterestpursuitactivityavocation
Antonymsworkchoreobligationduty
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guitar(noun)
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a musical instrument that usually has six strings and that you play with your fingers or with a plectrum
She plays the guitar beautifully.
Synonymsacoustic guitarelectric guitarinstrumentsix-string
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dancing(noun)
/ˈdænsɪŋ/
moving your body to music
She enjoys dancing at parties.
Synonymsballroom dancingboogyinghoofingjiving
Antonymsstillnessmotionlessness
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dance(verb)
/dæns/
to move your body to music, usually following a series of steps
The children love to sing and dance at the school party.
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break(noun)
/breɪk/
a short period of time when you stop doing something, especially working, in order to rest or eat
We'll take another break at 3.30.