Athlete

Pronunciation: /ˈæθˌlit/

Definitions of athlete

noun a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise

Example Sentences

A1 The athlete ran in the race.

A2 The athlete trained hard for the competition.

B1 The athlete represented their country in the Olympics.

B2 The athlete broke the world record in the long jump.

C1 The athlete's dedication and talent led them to win multiple championships.

C2 The athlete's commitment to excellence has inspired many young aspiring athletes.

Examples of athlete in a Sentence

formal The athlete trained rigorously for the upcoming competition.

informal I heard that athlete is really fast on the track.

slang That athlete is a beast on the field!

figurative Being an athlete in the game of life requires determination and perseverance.

Grammatical Forms of athlete

• past tense: competed
• plural: athletes
• comparative: more athletic
• superlative: most athletic
• present tense: competes
• future tense: will compete
• perfect tense: has competed
• continuous tense: is competing
• singular: athlete
• positive degree: athletic
• infinitive: to compete
• gerund: competing
• participle: competing

Origin and Evolution of athlete

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'athlete' originated from the ancient Greek word 'athlētēs', which means 'contestant in the games'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe participants in competitive games in ancient Greece, the word 'athlete' has evolved to encompass individuals who engage in various forms of physical activity and sports.