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Soccer

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɒkə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɑːkər/"]/

Meaning of Soccer

a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball which 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 of eleven players who try to kick a ball into the other team's goal.

Soccer in a sentence

• I **played soccer** when I was younger.
• a **soccer team/club/player/fan**
• a **soccer match/game**
• a **soccer field**
• a soccer pitch/stadium
• They were watching a game of soccer on TV.
• He played on the Irish junior soccer team.
• He was wearing a yellow Brazil soccer jersey.
• The kids are at soccer practice.

How to use Soccer

Commonly used in most English-speaking countries, particularly in the U.S. where it's distinguished from 'football.' Used in both casual conversation and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sock' because players wear special socks, and they kick the 'ball'.

Related words

Collocations with Soccer

• amateur
• pro
• professional
• game
• play
• watch
• ball
• field
• ground
• be on the soccer team

Synonyms for Soccer

• football
• kickball
• association football

Opposites of Soccer

• basketball
• tennis
• baseball

Common mistakes with Soccer

• Confused with 'football' in countries outside the U.S.
• Using 'soccer' to refer to American football.
• Capitalizing 'soccer' unnecessarily.

Frequently asked questions about Soccer

What does Soccer mean?

A game played by two teams of eleven players who try to kick a ball into the other team's goal.

What is the definition of Soccer?

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

How do you use Soccer in a sentence?

I **played soccer** when I was younger.

Can you give another example of Soccer?

a **soccer team/club/player/fan**

What are synonyms for Soccer?

Common alternatives include football, kickball, association football.

What is the opposite of Soccer?

Opposite meanings include basketball, tennis, baseball.

What words go with Soccer?

It commonly pairs with amateur, pro, professional, game, play, watch, ball, field, ground, be on the soccer team.

What are common mistakes when using Soccer?

Confused with 'football' in countries outside the U.S. Using 'soccer' to refer to American football. Capitalizing 'soccer' unnecessarily.

How do you pronounce Soccer?

US: /["/ˈsɑːkər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɒkə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Soccer?

Commonly used in most English-speaking countries, particularly in the U.S. where it's distinguished from 'football.' Used in both casual conversation and formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Soccer?

"Soccer" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.