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athletics

/æθˈlɛtɪks/noun3 syllables

Athletics means: a contest between athletes.

Synonyms for athletics3

noun, as in a contest between athletes

athletic contest, athletic competition

noun, as in an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

sport

What does athletics mean?3

noun

1

a contest between athletes

2

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

3

participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with athletics?3

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Athletics in a sentence

  • Athletics are an important part of school life.orcrist
  • The stadium complex also has indoor athletics training facilities.CM
  • I'll feel better if I return to athletics.Eccles17
  • Adil is very good at studying, but when it comes to athletics, he's a bit lousy.FeuDRenais2
  • The Summer Olympics feature events such as athletics, swimming, and gymnastics.always
  • Where are the athletics championships this year?XY
  • Tom enjoys watching the athletics on the television.SabukHitam

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