Cool MateMeaning of Athlete
a person who competes in sports
In simple words: A person who is very good at sports or physical activities.
Athlete in a sentence
- The athlete won the gold medal in the race.
- As an athlete, she trains every day to improve her skills.
- Becoming a professional athlete requires dedication and hard work.
- The new athlete in our team has shown great promise.
- Many athlete documentaries inspire young people to pursue sports.
How to use Athlete
This term is commonly used in both everyday and sports contexts. It can refer to anyone participating in physical competitions or training. It’s generally not suitable for casual, non-competitive activities.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'at-least' as being good at something — an athlete is someone who is at least good at sports!
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Collocations with Athlete
Synonyms for Athlete
- sportsman
- competitor
- jock
- player
Opposites of Athlete
- non-athlete
- amateur
Common mistakes with Athlete
- Confusing 'athlete' with 'athletics' — remember, 'athlete' is the person, 'athletics' is the sport.
- Using 'athlete' only for professional sports — it also applies to amateurs.
- Mispronouncing it — it should not sound like 'athalet'.
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Frequently asked questions about Athlete
What does Athlete mean?
A person who is very good at sports or physical activities.
What is the definition of Athlete?
a person who competes in sports
How do you use Athlete in a sentence?
The athlete won the gold medal in the race.
Can you give another example of Athlete?
As an athlete, she trains every day to improve her skills.
What are synonyms for Athlete?
Common alternatives include sportsman, competitor, jock, player.
What is the opposite of Athlete?
Opposite meanings include non-athlete, amateur.
What words go with Athlete?
It commonly pairs with elite, fine, good, train, compete, perform, elite, fine, good, train, compete, perform, elite, fine, good, train, compete, perform.
What are common mistakes when using Athlete?
Confusing 'athlete' with 'athletics' — remember, 'athlete' is the person, 'athletics' is the sport. Using 'athlete' only for professional sports — it also applies to amateurs. Mispronouncing it — it should not sound like 'athalet'.
How do you pronounce Athlete?
US: /["/ˈæθliːt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈæθliːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Athlete?
This term is commonly used in both everyday and sports contexts. It can refer to anyone participating in physical competitions or training. It’s generally not suitable for casual, non-competitive activities.
What CEFR level is Athlete?
"Athlete" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.