Cool MateScore
UK /["/skɔː(r)/","/skɔːz/","/skɔːd/","/ˈskɔːrɪŋ/"]/US /["/skɔːr/","/skɔːrz/","/skɔːrd/","/ˈskɔːrɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to win points, goals, etc. in a game or competition
In simple words: A number of points earned in a game or test.
Examples
- She scored the highest in her math exam.
- I hope to score a goal in the next match.
- He tried to score some points with his joke.
- Can you score the music for the play?
- They need to score well on the test to pass the course.
Usage notes
Commonly used when discussing sports, games, or tests. May be less appropriate in formal contexts like academic writing.
Grammar pattern
score + object
Memory hint
Think of a music score where you keep track of points or notes.
Collocations
- once
- twice
- etc.
- try to
- be able to
- manage to
- against
- for
- come close to scoring
- have a/the chance to score
- have an/the opportunity to score
- highly
- well
- consistently
Synonyms
- points
- result
- tally
- grade
- mark
Antonyms
- loss
- failure
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'scored' (past tense).
- Using 'score' with an improper object (should be 'score a goal' not 'score a team').
- Mistakenly using 'score' as a noun and verb interchangeably without context.