Lesson 123/202 · 24 words · 0 learned

A2 · Free time, sport & arts (1)

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competition(noun)
/ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃn/
an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Our school won first prize in the football competition last year.
Synonymsrivalrycontestmatchtournamentbattlegamechallengerace
Antonymscooperationcollaborationharmonyagreementpeaceaccord
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goal(noun)
/ɡəʊl/
a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point
The ball flew past the goalkeeper and into the goal.
Synonymsobjectiveaimtargetpurposeintentionambition
Antonymsfailureaimlessnessindecision
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audience(noun)
/ˈɔːdiəns/
the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something (a play, concert, somebody speaking, etc.)
The audience cheered the actors as they walked off the stage
The playwright expanded his audience by writing for film as well as for stage
Synonymsspectatorslistenersviewersattendeeshouse
Antonymsperformerparticipantspeaker
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beat(verb)
/biːt/
to defeat somebody in a game or competition
Our team beat them three to one in the final.
Synonymspulserhythmthrobstrikedefeatovercome
Antonymssurrenderfailurelossstandstillinactivity
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comedy(noun)
/ˈkɑːmədi/
a play, film or TV show that is intended to be funny, usually with a happy ending; plays, films and TV shows of this type
Mr. Bean is a British comedy television series.
a romantic comedy
Synonymshumorfarcesatiresitcomwitslapstick
Antonymstragedydramaseriousnessmelodrama
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compete(verb)
/kəmˈpiːt/
to take part in a contest or game
Thirty-two teams will compete in the World Cup this summer.
Synonymsviecontendrivalchallengestruggle
Antonymscooperatecollaborateassistsupport
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coach(noun)
/kəʊtʃ/
a person who trains a person or team in sport
Our football coach makes us run around the field before every practice.
Synonymsbusmotorcoachtour buscarriagetrainer
Antonymspersonal carwalkingairplane
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ending(noun)
/ˈendɪŋ/
the last part of a story, film, etc.
His stories usually have a happy ending.
Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people.
Synonymsconclusionterminationclosefinalecessation
Antonymsbeginningstartcommencementinception
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gift(noun)
/ɡɪft/
a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you
Thank you for your generous gift
a free gift for every reader
Synonymspresentdonationcontributionboonofferinggratuity
Antonymslossdeprivationpenaltyforfeit
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drawing(noun)
/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
a picture made using a pencil or pen rather than paint
She gave me a beautiful drawing of a portrait.
a drawing by Paul Klee
Synonymssketchillustrationdesigndiagramfigurerepresentation
Antonymsphotographrealityactual
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character(noun)
/ˈkærəktər/
a person or an animal in a book, play or film
The film revolves around three main characters.
The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all.
Synonymsrolefigurepersonaindividualpersonalityplayer
Antonymsanonymitynonentitynothing
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drama(noun)
/ˈdrɑːmə/
a play for the theatre, television or radio
She's been in several television dramas.
When do you have dinner?
Synonymsplaytheatrical productionmelodramasoap operashow
Antonymscomedyfarcetragedyreality
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hero(noun)
/ˈhɪrəʊ/
a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good
One of the country’s national heroes.
one of the country's national heroes
Synonymschampionlegendsaviorprotagonistidolstarcelebrity
Antonymsvillaincowardantagonistzerononentity
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fan(noun)
/fæn/
a person who admires somebody/something or enjoys watching or listening to somebody/something very much
She is a big fan of that band and goes to all their concerts.
Synonymsadmirersupporterfollowerenthusiastdevotee
Antonymscriticdetractoropponenthaterskeptic
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author(noun)
/ˈɔːθər/
a person who writes books or the person who wrote a particular book
He is the author of two books on French history.
He is the author of three books on art.
Synonymswritercreatororiginatorcomposer
Antonymsreaderaudienceplagiarist
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celebrate(verb)
/ˈselɪbreɪt/
to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
How do people celebrate New Year in your country?
Synonymscommemorateobservehonorrejoicemarksolemnize
Antonymsmournlamentcondemnignoreneglect
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cartoon(noun)
/kɑːrˈtuːn/
a film made by photographing a series of gradually changing drawings, giving the illusion of movement
I like watching cartoons.
Synonymsanimationcomic stripcaricatureanimated film
Antonymslive-actiondocumentarynews
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classical(adjective)
/ˈklæsɪkl/
relating to classical music
He can play classical music, as well as pop and jazz.
Synonymstraditionalacademicrefinedstandardformal
Antonymsmoderncontemporarypopularnovelunconventional
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gallery(noun)
/ˈɡæləri/
a room or building for showing works of art, especially to the public
There are only some people in the gallery.
Synonymsmuseumart galleryexhibition halldisplay areaarcadebalcony
Antonymsprivate spacestorage areawarehouse
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award(noun)
/əˈwɔːrd/
a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done
The film won an award for the best music of the year.
Synonymsprizegrantaccoladehonorrewardbestowconfer
Antonymspenaltypunishmentfineforfeit
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architecture(noun)
/ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/
the art and study of designing buildings
I love the architecture of this building.
Synonymsdesignstructureconstructionbuildingstyleplanning
Antonymsdestructiondemolitiondeconstructionwreckage
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athlete(noun)
/ˈæθliːt/
a person who competes in sports
The athlete trained hard for the Olympics.
Synonymsjocksportsmansportswomancompetitorplayer
Antonymsnon-athletespectatorcouch potato
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baseball(noun)
/ˈbeɪsbɔːl/
a game played especially in the US by two teams of nine players, using a bat and ball. Each player tries to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball.
I enjoy watching baseball games.
Synonymshardballthe national pastime
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fiction(noun)
/ˈfɪkʃn/
a type of literature that describes imaginary people and events, not real ones
That book is a work of fiction.
Synonymsfantasystoryinventionmythlegend
Antonymsfactnonfictiontruthreality