athletes
word · lemma: athlete
/ˈæθˌɫits/
ATH-leets
/ˈæθliːts/
ATH-leets
Definition
People who train and compete in sports or physical activities, often professionally or at a high level.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both men and women; can describe professionals or amateurs in various sports. Common collocations: 'professional athletes', 'Olympic athletes', 'track and field athletes'. Not used for players of board games or non-physical activities.
Spanish: atletasPortuguese (BR): atletasPortuguese (PT): atletasChinese (Simplified): 运动员Chinese (Traditional): 運動員Hindi: खिलाड़ीArabic: الرياضيونBengali: ক্রীড়াবিদRussian: спортсменыJapanese: アスリートVietnamese: vận động viênKorean: 운동선수Turkish: sporcularUrdu: کھلاڑیIndonesian: atlet
Example Sentences
The athletes ran very fast in the race.
basic
Many athletes go to the Olympics every four years.
basic
Young athletes practice hard every day.
basic
All the athletes were nervous before the final event.
natural
The basketball team’s athletes spend hours training every week.
natural
Some athletes become famous for their unique style or personality.
natural