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Meanings of sport in English

Russian
спорт
Portuguese
desporto
Catalan
esport
Spanish
deporte
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Forms of competitive physical activity or games which, through casual or organized participation, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, entertainment for spectators.

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спорт
Portuguese
mutante
Catalan
mutació
Spanish
mutación

(Biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration.

mutante
Portuguese
esportiva
Catalan
esportista
Spanish
deportista

Someone who engages in sports.

esportiva
Catalan
befa
Spanish
guasa

Verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

befa
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Examples for "play"
Examples for "play"
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CADDIE'S ROLE:New improved points system has produced more volatility in the play-offs.
The Irish Times
2
Private companies will still play a greater role in the health service.
The Guardian
3
Even as political leaders play their role, citizens should refrain from violence.
Feminist dot com
4
Overall, this week has many data and political risk factors at play.
The South African
5
Far better for the Conservatives to play Europe at its own game.
Reuters
1
Instead, fun means deliberately manipulating a familiar situation in a new way.
Wired
2
Family reading Children can have fun by joining in family reading activities.
The South African
3
What kids today need is a fun way to learn scientific concepts.
Wired
4
So it was actually a really great night, it was really fun.
Radio NZ
5
It's fun, but I also really believe in the power of stories.
The South African
Usage of sport in English
1
Organised sport has meant a great deal of different things throughout history.
The Guardian
2
He said the move would likely help children stay in sport longer.
Radio NZ
3
The app includes breaking news, sport content and access to business news.
The Irish Times
4
At least he was a good sport about the whole situation, right?
The South African
5
They can also provide good points of vantage, good sport-kickoff ,flight ,stopping
Hull zero three
6
The panellists debate whether the focus on drugs in sport will continue.
Radio NZ
7
But he said the debate about sport should be outside party politics.
The Guardian
8
I don't think it's great for the long-term health of the sport.
BBC
9
Unfortunately, the sport cannot offer the fragmented country an example of unity.
Reuters
10
Beaumont said the sport's governing body was looking at all possible options.
Radio NZ
11
With its strong military presence, Italian sport is not an isolated case.
Reuters
12
I think it's a good thing and Larry's good for the sport.'
The Guardian
13
You don't need any experience or expertise to try a new sport.
The Irish Times
14
It could open the sport up to an unacceptable level of risk.
The Guardian
15
Many local authorities have drastically reduced sport budgets due to government cuts.
The Guardian
16
Given my history, I sometimes wonder if I've chosen the wrong sport.
Climbing Magazine
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Translations for sport
Russian
спорт
Sport through the time
Sport across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
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