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Ball

🇬🇧 UK /["/bɔːl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bɔːl/"]/

Meaning of Ball

a round object used for throwing, hitting or kicking in games and sports

In simple words: A round object used in games and sports.

Ball in a sentence

• The children played with a big red ball.
• She kicked the ball into the goal.
• At the party, everyone danced at the ball.
• He asked her to the dance ball next week.
• A ball can be round or oval in shape.
• They organized a masquerade ball for charity.

How to use Ball

Use 'ball' to refer to a specific object in sports or games. It can also figuratively describe a fun event or situation. In formal settings, specify the type of ball (e.g., basketball, football).

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a 'ball' bouncing around — it's round and fun to play with.

Related words

Collocations with Ball

• bowling
• cricket
• golf
• play with
• head
• hit
• go
• travel
• float
• game
• control
• handling
• tight
• fiery
• crystal
• curl (up) into
• roll (up) into
• form something into
• a ball and chain
• loose
• high
• low
• play
• send
• pick up
• ball from
• loose
• high
• low
• play
• send
• pick up
• ball from
• charity
• college
• hunt
• have
• hold
• organize
• dress
• gown
• at a/​the ball

Synonyms for Ball

• sphere
• orbe
• sphere-shaped object

Opposites of Ball

• square
• cube

Common mistakes with Ball

• Confusing 'ball' with 'bulb' — both are round but serve different purposes.
• Using 'balls' when referring to multiple types of games generally without specifying.
• Saying 'play ball' when they mean 'play with a ball' — 'play ball' has a different meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Ball

What does Ball mean?

A round object used in games and sports.

What is the definition of Ball?

a round object used for throwing, hitting or kicking in games and sports

How do you use Ball in a sentence?

The children played with a big red ball.

Can you give another example of Ball?

She kicked the ball into the goal.

What are synonyms for Ball?

Common alternatives include sphere, orbe, sphere-shaped object.

What is the opposite of Ball?

Opposite meanings include square, cube.

What words go with Ball?

It commonly pairs with bowling, cricket, golf, play with, head, hit, go, travel, float, game, control, handling, tight, fiery, crystal, curl (up) into, roll (up) into, form something into, a ball and chain, loose, high, low, play, send, pick up, ball from, loose, high, low, play, send, pick up, ball from, charity, college, hunt, have, hold, organize, dress, gown, at a/​the ball.

What are common mistakes when using Ball?

Confusing 'ball' with 'bulb' — both are round but serve different purposes. Using 'balls' when referring to multiple types of games generally without specifying. Saying 'play ball' when they mean 'play with a ball' — 'play ball' has a different meaning.

How do you pronounce Ball?

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

When should I use Ball?

Use 'ball' to refer to a specific object in sports or games. It can also figuratively describe a fun event or situation. In formal settings, specify the type of ball (e.g., basketball, football).

What CEFR level is Ball?

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