Amateur

Synonyms of amateur

• novice
• beginner
• nonprofessional

Antonyms of amateur

• expert
• professional
• veteran

Collocations of amateur

amateur photographer

Frequency: 80 %

She started as an amateur photographer but soon became professional.

amateur athlete

Frequency: 70 %

He used to be an amateur athlete before turning into a professional.

amateur musician

Frequency: 60 %

As an amateur musician, she played in local bands for fun.

amateur chef

Frequency: 50 %

Despite being an amateur chef, he cooked delicious meals for his friends.

amateur writer

Frequency: 45 %

She started her career as an amateur writer, publishing stories online.

Idiomatic Expressions for amateur

• Phrase: amateur hour at the Apollo
  Meaning: a reference to the Apollo Theater's amateur night, implying a lack of professionalism or skill
  Usage: The performance was so bad, it was like watching amateur hour at the Apollo.