Pronunciation: /bɔl/
noun a round or spherical object that is used in various sports and games
A1 I like to play with a ball.
A2 She kicked the ball towards the goal.
B1 The children were playing catch with a ball in the park.
B2 The tennis player served the ball with great precision.
C1 The basketball team practiced their ball-handling skills during training.
C2 The golf ball landed perfectly on the green after a precise shot.
verb not applicable
A1 The children like to ball around in the park.
A2 She balled up the paper and threw it in the bin.
B1 The dog balled up its favorite toy and carried it around the house.
B2 He balled the dough before putting it in the oven to bake.
C1 The artist balled the clay into a perfect sphere before starting to sculpt.
C2 She balled the fabric to create a unique texture in her artwork.
adjective not applicable
A1 I have a ball-shaped keychain.
A2 She wore a ball gown to the party.
B1 The children played with a ball of yarn.
B2 The chef made a ball of mozzarella cheese for the salad.
C1 The artist created a sculpture out of metal balls.
C2 The scientist conducted experiments using ball bearings.
adverb not applicable
A1 She threw the ball gently.
A2 He kicked the ball playfully.
B1 The dog chased after the ball excitedly.
B2 The children passed the ball skillfully during the game.
C1 The professional soccer player kicked the ball accurately into the goal.
C2 The tennis player served the ball powerfully, acing her opponent.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She threw the ball to him.
A2 He kicked the ball into the goal.
B1 The dog chased after the ball in the park.
B2 The basketball players passed the ball quickly down the court.
C1 The tennis player hit the ball with great precision.
C2 The referee blew the whistle as the ball crossed the goal line.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat played with the ball.
A2 She threw the ball to her friend.
B1 The children ran after the ball in the park.
B2 He kicked the ball over the fence.
C1 The soccer player passed the ball with precision.
C2 The tennis player hit the ball with incredible speed.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like to play ball with my friends.
A2 She hit the ball and it flew over the fence.
B1 He kicked the ball hard, but it didn't go very far.
B2 The team worked together to pass the ball and score a goal.
C1 The tennis player served the ball with precision and power.
C2 The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court before making a slam dunk.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ball! Look at the cute puppy playing with the ball.
A2 Ball! Be careful not to hit anyone when you throw the ball.
B1 Ball! Wow, that was a great shot during the basketball game.
B2 Ball! I can't believe he caught that pass in the end zone.
C1 Ball! The referee blew the whistle for a foul on the play.
C2 Ball! The tennis player served an ace to win the match.
article not applicable
A1 I have a ball.
A2 She kicked the ball into the goal.
B1 The children played with a ball in the park.
B2 The soccer player dribbled the ball past the defenders.
C1 The tennis player served the ball with incredible speed.
C2 The basketball player made a perfect shot with the ball.
formal The students played a friendly game of soccer, passing the ball back and forth.
informal Let's go play catch with the ball in the backyard.
slang I heard he really dropped the ball on that project.
figurative She's always juggling so many responsibilities, like keeping multiple balls in the air.
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