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Football

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfʊtbɔːl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfʊtbɔːl/"]/

Meaning of Football

a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball that players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.

In simple words: A game played by two teams with a round ball that is kicked to score goals.

Football in a sentence

• He loves to play football with his friends every weekend.
• Football is the most popular sport in many countries.
• She is watching a football match on TV right now.
• The football team practiced hard for the championship.
• In America, they call it soccer instead of football.

How to use Football

Use 'football' when talking about the sport itself. In American English, it often refers to 'American football', so clarify if needed. In other countries, it typically means soccer.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a ball that you kick with your foot on the field.

Related words

Collocations with Football

• attractive
• good
• entertaining
• game
• play
• watch
• follow
• club
• league
• squad
• attractive
• good
• entertaining
• game
• play
• watch
• follow
• club
• league
• squad
• leather
• political
• catch
• kick
• kick around

Synonyms for Football

• soccer
• gridiron
• futbol
• kickball

Opposites of Football

• non-sport
• individual sports

Common mistakes with Football

• Confusing football with 'American football' in non-American contexts.
• Using 'footballers' to refer to soccer players only, ignoring other types like American football.
• Spelling 'football' as two separate words (foot ball).

Frequently asked questions about Football

What does Football mean?

A game played by two teams with a round ball that is kicked to score goals.

What is the definition of Football?

a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball that players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.

How do you use Football in a sentence?

He loves to play football with his friends every weekend.

Can you give another example of Football?

Football is the most popular sport in many countries.

What are synonyms for Football?

Common alternatives include soccer, gridiron, futbol, kickball.

What is the opposite of Football?

Opposite meanings include non-sport, individual sports.

What words go with Football?

It commonly pairs with attractive, good, entertaining, game, play, watch, follow, club, league, squad, attractive, good, entertaining, game, play, watch, follow, club, league, squad, leather, political, catch, kick, kick around.

What are common mistakes when using Football?

Confusing football with 'American football' in non-American contexts. Using 'footballers' to refer to soccer players only, ignoring other types like American football. Spelling 'football' as two separate words (foot ball).

How do you pronounce Football?

US: /["/ˈfʊtbɔːl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfʊtbɔːl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Football?

Use 'football' when talking about the sport itself. In American English, it often refers to 'American football', so clarify if needed. In other countries, it typically means soccer.

What CEFR level is Football?

"Football" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.