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athletics

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /æθˈlɛtɪks/

athletics means: Sports such as running, jumping, and throwing, usually held on a track or nearby field.

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Sports such as running, jumping, and throwing, usually held on a track or nearby field.

  • She enjoys athletics.
  • Our school has an athletics club.
  • He won two medals at the athletics championships.

Similar words: track and field

Common phrases: athletics club, athletics championships, athletics track

Questions about athletics

What does athletics mean?

Sports such as running, jumping, and throwing, usually held on a track or nearby field.

What is athletics in other languages?

Türkçe: atletizm · Español: atletismo · Français: athlétisme · Deutsch: Leichtathletik · Italiano: atletica leggera · 日本語: 陸上競技

How do you pronounce athletics?

It is pronounced /æθˈlɛtɪks/.

How do you use athletics in a sentence?

She enjoys athletics. Our school has an athletics club.

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