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ath·lete (at̸h′lēt′)

noun

a person trained in exercises, games, or contests requiring physical strength, skill, stamina, speed, etc.

Etymology: L athleta < Gr athlētēs, contestant in the games < athlein, to contest for a prize < athlos, a contest, athlon, a prize

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athlete Synonyms

athlete

n.

player, acrobat, gymnast, ballplayer, contestant, competitor, champion, sportsman, sportswoman, amateur, professional, semi-professional, contender, challenger, jock*, varsity man*, letterman*. *

Athletes include: baseball player, football player, basketball player, soccer player, volleyball player, boxer, pugilist, wrestler, swimmer, diver, golfer, tennis player, badminton player, jockey, trackman, marathoner, javelin thrower, high-jumper, discus thrower, shot putter, weight lifter, skier, ski jumper, slalom racer, runner, jogger, long-jumper, pole vaulter, hurdler, bowler, polo player, hockey player, skater, bicyclist, fencer, swordsman.


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athlete Usage Examples

Possessives

  • foot: Athlete's foot is also a problem for people who wear tight trainers or don't dry their feet properly.

Converse of object

  • compete: Olympian athletes also competed in various Open meetings during the summer.

Adjective modifier

  • elite: It is not that their elite athletes are based there.

Preposition: with

  • disability: Leisure The Visa Paralympic World Cup - is a wonderful event for global elite sport for athletes with a disability.

Noun used with modifier

  • endurance: Fat is an abundant source of energy for the endurance athlete.
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athlete quotes

I'm not an athlete, more a gymnast and golfer, soldered together.

-Bryant, David

The world knows the American athlete is superior. It's onlya matter of time before we develop the world's best soccer teams.

-Caligiuri, Paul

An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head.

-Zatopek, Emil

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