Cool MateMeaning of Marathon
lasting a long time and requiring a lot of effort, concentration, etc.
In simple words: A long race that is 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) long.
Marathon in a sentence
- a marathon journey lasting 56 hours
- a marathon legal battle
- a marathon five-set tennis match
- The painting would be completed in one marathon session.
How to use Marathon
Use 'marathon' in a sporting context to refer to the event. It is generally not used in formal writing outside of athletics. Informal contexts may see it used metaphorically.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'marathon' as a 'marathon' run, where you keep going and going!
Related words
Collocations with Marathon
- marathon runner
- marathon training
- marathon event
Synonyms for Marathon
- long-distance run
- endurance race
- ultramarathon
Opposites of Marathon
- sprint
- dash
Common mistakes with Marathon
- Confusing 'marathon' with 'race' — a marathon is a specific kind of race.
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'marathon' with multiple 'r's.
- Using 'marathon' to refer to short distance events.
Marathon appears in
Marathon in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ماراثون
سباق طويل جداً، مسافته 26.2 ميل (42.195 كيلومتر).
- Bengaliবাংলা
ম্যারাথন
একটি দীর্ঘ দৌড় যা ২৬.২ মাইল (৪২.১৯৫ কিলোমিটার) দীর্ঘ।
- GermanDeutsch
Marathon
Ein langer Lauf, der 42,195 Kilometer lang ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Maratón
Una carrera larga de 42.195 kilómetros.
- Persianفارسی
ماراتن
یک مسابقه طولانی که ۲۶.۲ مایل (۴۲.۱۹۵ کیلومتر) طول دارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Marathon
Une longue course de 42,195 kilomètres.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मैराथन
एक लंबी दौड़ जो 26.2 मील (42.195 किलोमीटर) लंबी होती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Maratona
Una gara lunga 42,195 chilometri.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Maratona
Uma corrida longa de 42,195 quilômetros.
- RussianРусский
Марафон
Длинная гонка, протяженностью 26,2 мили (42,195 километра).
- Urduاردو
मैराथन
ایک لمبی دوڑ جو 26.2 میل (42.195 کلومیٹر) لمبی ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
马拉松
一种长跑比赛，距离为26.2英里（42.195公里）。
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Marathon
What does Marathon mean?
A long race that is 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) long.
What is the definition of Marathon?
lasting a long time and requiring a lot of effort, concentration, etc.
How do you use Marathon in a sentence?
a marathon journey lasting 56 hours
Can you give another example of Marathon?
a marathon legal battle
What are synonyms for Marathon?
Common alternatives include long-distance run, endurance race, ultramarathon.
What is the opposite of Marathon?
Opposite meanings include sprint, dash.
What words go with Marathon?
It commonly pairs with marathon runner, marathon training, marathon event.
What are common mistakes when using Marathon?
Confusing 'marathon' with 'race' — a marathon is a specific kind of race. Incorrectly spelling it as 'marathon' with multiple 'r's. Using 'marathon' to refer to short distance events.
How do you pronounce Marathon?
US: /["/ˈmærəθɑːn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmærəθən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Marathon?
Use 'marathon' in a sporting context to refer to the event. It is generally not used in formal writing outside of athletics. Informal contexts may see it used metaphorically.
What CEFR level is Marathon?
"Marathon" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.