athletic
gb/æθlˈɛtɪk/ us/æθlˈɛtɪk/
B1
Engels
~ 4800
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
adjective
B1
property
1
physically strong and active
Strong, healthy, and good at sports or exercise.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is athletic
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'athletic' with 'athletics' (the sport), but 'athletic' describes a person or quality.
Synoniemen
fit (More general term for being in good physical shape, not always related to sports ability.)
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sporty (Informal term suggesting enjoyment of sports and casual athleticism.)
Antoniemen
unfit (Lacking physical fitness or strength.)
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weak (Lacking physical strength or power.)
Woordcombinaties
athletic build
|athletic ability
|athletic performance
|athletic skills
|athletic training
Thema's
sports
|health
|fitness
|body
Voorbeelden
- She has an athletic build from years of swimming.
- He is one of the most athletic players on the team.
- The job requires someone who is young and athletic.
- Even in his fifties, he remains remarkably athletic.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My brother is very athletic.
- She is an athletic woman.
- He has an athletic body.
- I want to be more athletic.
adjective
B1
property
2
relating to sports or athletics
About sports or things used in sports.
Gebruikspatroon:
athletic [noun]
Synoniemen
sporting (Refers broadly to sports-related activities or things.)
Antoniemen
non-sporting (Not connected with sports.)
Woordcombinaties
athletic event
|athletic competition
|athletic gear
|athletic shoes
Thema's
sports
|events
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The school is hosting an athletic competition next weekend.
- She bought new athletic shoes for running.
- The city built a new athletic facility for the community.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I went to an athletic event.
- He bought athletic clothes.
- We have an athletic field at school.
adjective
B2
property
3
graceful and coordinated like an athlete
Moving in a smooth and strong way like an athlete.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] has an athletic style/movement
Synoniemen
agile (Emphasizes quickness and ease of movement rather than overall strength.)
Antoniemen
clumsy (Lacking coordination or grace in movement.)
Woordcombinaties
athletic grace
|athletic stance
Thema's
sports
|movement
|body
Voorbeelden
- The dancer's athletic movements impressed the audience.
- He moved with an athletic grace across the stage.
- Her tennis swing was both powerful and athletic.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The man runs with athletic grace.
- She has an athletic way of moving.
- The cat jumped in an athletic way.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
athletic
IPA
GB/æθlˈɛtɪk/
US/æθlˈɛtɪk/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ath - let - ic (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (let)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: athletic
Woordfamilie
Core family
athlete
noun A2
athletics
noun
Related words
athletically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unathletic
adjective
Advanced or less common
athleticism
noun B2
Uitdrukkingen
athletic ability
1/æθlˈɛtɪk əbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
skill in physical sports and exercise
How good someone is at sports or exercise.
Voorbeelden
- His athletic ability made him a natural choice for the basketball team.
- She showed great athletic ability from a young age.
athletic build
1/æθlˈɛtɪk bˈɪld/
fixed phrase
body shape that is strong and fit like an athlete's
A body that looks strong and healthy, like an athlete's body.
Voorbeelden
- He has an athletic build from years of training.
- Her athletic build helps her excel in competitive swimming.
athletic performance
1/æθlˈɛtɪk pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
how well someone does in sports activities
How good someone is when playing sports or doing exercise.
Voorbeelden
- Altitude can affect athletic performance.
- Her athletic performance improved after she started a new training program.