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[A2 Level] Sports and Leisure – English vocabulary

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30 English words with meanings: run, football, basketball, swim, music… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. run /rʌn/ (verb) — to move fast on foot
    Example: I run every morning to stay healthy.
    Synonyms: jog, sprint
  2. football /'fʊtbɔ:l/ (noun) — a sport where players kick a ball into a goal
    Example: Football is the most popular sport in many countries.
    Synonyms: soccer
  3. basketball /'bæskɪtbɔ:l/ (noun) — a sport where players throw a ball into a high net
    Example: He plays basketball with his friends after school.
  4. swim /swɪm/ (verb) — to move through water
    Example: We swim in the pool every weekend.
  5. music /'mju:zɪk/ (noun) — sounds made with voices or instruments
    Example: She loves listening to pop music.
    Synonyms: song, melody
  6. movie /'mu:vi/ (noun) — a story shown on a screen
    Example: We watched an action movie last night.
    Synonyms: film
  7. tennis /'tenɪs/ (noun) — a sport where players hit a ball over a net
    Example: Do you want to play tennis this afternoon?
  8. game /ɡeɪm/ (noun) — something people do for fun
    Example: That was a very exciting game!
    Synonyms: match, contest
  9. player /'pleɪər/ (noun) — a person who plays a game or sport
    Example: Each player must wear a uniform.
    Synonyms: participant
  10. team /ti:m/ (noun) — a group of people working together
    Example: Our team won the championship.
    Synonyms: group, squad
  11. coach /kəʊtʃ/ (noun) — a person who trains players
    Example: The coach helped the players improve their skills.
    Synonyms: trainer
  12. music concert (noun) — a live music show
    Example: We went to a music concert last weekend.
    Synonyms: show, performance
  13. dance /dæns/ (verb) — moving your body to music
    Example: They love to dance to upbeat songs.
  14. sing /sɪŋ/ (verb) — making music with your voice
    Example: My sister can sing very well.
  15. gym /dʒɪm/ (noun) — a place to exercise
    Example: He goes to the gym every evening.
    Synonyms: fitness center
  16. yoga /'jəʊɡə/ (noun) — slow exercise with stretching and breathing
    Example: Yoga helps me relax and stay healthy.
  17. cycling /'saɪklɪŋ/ (noun) — riding a bicycle
    Example: Cycling is a good exercise for your legs.
    Synonyms: biking
  18. baseball /'beɪsbɔ:l/ (noun) — a sport where players hit a ball with a bat
    Example: Baseball is very popular in the United States.
  19. golf /ɡɒlf/ (noun) — a sport where players hit a small ball into holes
    Example: He plays golf with his colleagues on Sunday mornings.
  20. skiing /'ski:ɪŋ/ (noun) — moving on snow using skis
    Example: They go skiing in the mountains every winter.
  21. painting /'peɪntɪŋ/ (noun) — a picture made with paint
    Example: His painting won first prize at the local contest.
    Synonyms: artwork
  22. theater /'θɪətər/ (noun) — a building where plays are performed
    Example: We went to the theater to watch a play.
    Synonyms: cinema, playhouse
  23. actress /'æktrəs/ (noun) — female actor
    Example: The actress received many awards for her role.
    Synonyms: performer
  24. actor /'æktər/ (noun) — male actor
    Example: He is a famous movie actor.
    Synonyms: performer
  25. match /mætʃ/ (noun) — a sports contest between two teams or players
    Example: The match will start at 7 p.m.
    Synonyms: game, contest
  26. score /skɔ:r/ (noun) — the number of points each side has in a game
    Example: The final score was 3 to 1.
    Synonyms: result, point
  27. win /wɪn/ (verb) — to be the best or first in a game or contest
    Example: Our team hopes to win the next match.
    Synonyms: succeed, triumph
  28. lose /lu:z/ (verb) — to not win a game or contest
    Example: They didn’t want to lose the game again.
    Synonyms: fail
  29. draw /drɔ:/ (verb) — to end a game with the same score for both sides
    Example: The two teams drew 2-2 in the final.
    Synonyms: tie
  30. fun /fʌn/ (noun) — happiness
    Example: They had a lot of fun at the party.
    Synonyms: enjoyment, pleasure

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