Cool MateLeague
UK /["/liːɡ/"]/US /["/liːɡ/"]/
Definition
a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best
In simple words: A group of people or teams that come together for a common purpose, usually in sports or competition.
Examples
- The football league has twelve teams competing this season.
- She joined a local league to meet other people who enjoy knitting.
- The two companies formed a league to promote sustainable practices.
- Many fans are excited about the new superhero league in the comic series.
- In the league of extraordinary athletes, he was considered the best.
Usage notes
Used to refer to organized groups, especially in sports or competitions. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but avoid using it in very informal settings.
Grammar pattern
league + of + group (teams/people)
Memory hint
Think of a 'league' of superheroes working together.
Collocations
- basketball
- cricket
- football
- create
- form
- set up
- champions
- leaders
- championship
- in a/the league
- at the bottom of the league
- at the top of the league
- come bottom of the league
- big
- super
- top
- in a different league
- in a league of your own
- not in the same league (as…)
Synonyms
- alliance
Antonyms
- disband
- division
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'leg' — instead of referring to a group, misunderstanding it as a body part.
- Using 'league' as a verb — it is a noun only.