leagues
word · lemma: league
Definition
Plural of 'league': 1) groups or organizations of sports teams that compete with each other; 2) an old unit to measure distance (rare today), or 3) groups of people or countries working together for a purpose.
Usage & Nuances
In sports, refers to groups like 'football leagues' or 'major leagues.' As a distance measure, now archaic and used mostly in literature. Can also mean alliances. Don't confuse with 'league' as just 'association'—meaning depends on context.
Example Sentences
There are many soccer leagues in Europe.
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The two leagues joined to make a stronger group.
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In the past, people measured distance in leagues.
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She's played in three different baseball leagues so far.
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The two rival leagues finally agreed to merge.
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The old sailors said land was still five leagues away.
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