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Court

🇬🇧 UK /["/kɔːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kɔːrt/"]/

Meaning of Court

the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged

In simple words: A place where legal cases are decided.

Court in a sentence

• The judge asked the defendant to stand before the court.
• He has been selected for the tennis court championship this year.
• The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
• They met at the basketball court every weekend.
• The court session was postponed to next month.
• She went to the court to watch the trial unfold.
• They played a friendly match on the court near their home.
• The prince was known to court many admirers.
• The artist sought to court the attention of the critics.

How to use Court

Use 'court' when discussing legal matters. It is formal, appropriate in legal contexts, but avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

court + object

Memory hint

Court sounds like 'caught' — imagine a judge catching criminals.

Related words

Collocations with Court

• civil
• criminal
• Appeals Court
• go to
• take somebody/​something to
• come to
• hear something
• acquit somebody
• clear somebody
• bailiff
• clerk
• judge
• at court
• before a/​the court
• in court
• contempt of court
• a court of appeal
• court of claims
• civil
• criminal
• Appeals Court
• go to
• take somebody/​something to
• come to
• hear something
• acquit somebody
• clear somebody
• bailiff
• clerk
• judge
• at court
• before a/​the court
• in court
• contempt of court
• a court of appeal
• court of claims
• basketball
• squash
• tennis
• off (the) court
• on (the) court
• imperial
• royal
• circles
• jester
• at (a/​the) court
• imperial
• royal
• circles
• jester
• at (a/​the) court

Synonyms for Court

• tribunal
• judicial
• law court
• bench
• magistrate

Opposites of Court

• freedom
• liberty

Common mistakes with Court

• Confused with 'quart' (a measurement)
• Use in incorrect contexts, like sports instead of law
• Omitting articles, e.g., 'the court' instead of just 'court'

Frequently asked questions about Court

What does Court mean?

A place where legal cases are decided.

What is the definition of Court?

the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged

How do you use Court in a sentence?

The judge asked the defendant to stand before the court.

Can you give another example of Court?

He has been selected for the tennis court championship this year.

What are synonyms for Court?

Common alternatives include tribunal, judicial, law court, bench, magistrate.

What is the opposite of Court?

Opposite meanings include freedom, liberty.

What words go with Court?

It commonly pairs with civil, criminal, Appeals Court, go to, take somebody/​something to, come to, hear something, acquit somebody, clear somebody, bailiff, clerk, judge, at court, before a/​the court, in court, contempt of court, a court of appeal, court of claims, civil, criminal, Appeals Court, go to, take somebody/​something to, come to, hear something, acquit somebody, clear somebody, bailiff, clerk, judge, at court, before a/​the court, in court, contempt of court, a court of appeal, court of claims, basketball, squash, tennis, off (the) court, on (the) court, imperial, royal, circles, jester, at (a/​the) court, imperial, royal, circles, jester, at (a/​the) court.

What are common mistakes when using Court?

Confused with 'quart' (a measurement) Use in incorrect contexts, like sports instead of law Omitting articles, e.g., 'the court' instead of just 'court'

How do you pronounce Court?

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

Is Court formal or informal?

"Court" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Court?

Use 'court' when discussing legal matters. It is formal, appropriate in legal contexts, but avoid in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Court?

"Court" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.