Sports Terms

adjective relating to the body or physicality

• The doctor examined her bodily functions to determine the cause of her illness.
• I need to take better care of my bodily health by exercising more.
• I can't believe he actually punched him bodily in the face.
• She felt a bodily weight lifted off her shoulders after finally confronting her fears.

noun a crash or conflict between two objects or entities

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• The two cars were involved in a serious collision on the highway.
• There was a collision between a truck and a motorcycle on the street.
• The collision between the skateboarder and the bicyclist was gnarly.
• The collision of ideas in the meeting led to a breakthrough in innovation.

noun the action or process of working together to achieve a common goal

adjective cooperative

• The success of the project was largely due to the strong cooperation between the two departments.
• We need to work together and cooperate if we want to get this done on time.
• Let's team up and cooperate to finish this task quickly.
• In order to reach our goals, we must all be willing to cooperate like a well-oiled machine.

noun the act of discharging a gun or weapon

adjective related to the act of firing or dismissal from a job

• The company announced the firing of several employees due to budget cuts.
• Did you hear about the firing of Mark from accounting?
• I can't believe they're firing Sarah, she's the best worker we have!
• His jokes were firing on all cylinders during the stand-up comedy show.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word used to show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• The political parties are in opposition on this issue.
• They are in opposition about where to go for dinner.
• They're totally in opposition when it comes to music taste.
• The two ideas are in opposition, creating a conflict in the story.

noun the action of stopping or catching something before it reaches its intended destination

verb to stop or catch something before it reaches its intended destination

• The military was able to intercept the enemy's communication signals.
• I intercepted my sister's text messages to read them before she did.
• The hacker was able to intercept the password and gain access to the account.
• The detective was able to intercept the criminal before he could escape.

adjective being in or on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

adverb into or onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

• All passengers must be on board before the train departs.
• Make sure everyone is on board before we leave.
• Hey, is everyone on board yet?
• We need to make sure everyone is on board with the new project before moving forward.

noun something that is approaching or coming closer

adjective approaching or coming closer in a specific direction

• The driver quickly swerved to avoid the oncoming traffic.
• I saw the oncoming car and had to brake suddenly.
• I almost got hit by that oncoming vehicle!
• The team prepared for the oncoming challenges with determination.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'opposing' describes something that is in conflict or contrast with something else

• The two political parties have opposing views on the new tax legislation.
• My friends are always on opposing sides when it comes to choosing a movie to watch.
• The opposing teams are going head to head in the championship game.
• The opposing forces of good and evil are constantly at war in the fantasy novel.

noun a small quantity or amount of something, especially smoke or a cosmetic powder

verb to breathe in short, quick breaths

• She took a puff of her cigarette before continuing the conversation.
• He took a puff of his inhaler before heading out for a run.
• I saw him puffing on a vape pen outside the club.
• The train let out a puff of steam as it chugged along the tracks.

verb to leave or exit a place

adverb used to describe the manner in which someone leaves or exits a place

• Before you step out of the building, please make sure to sign out at the front desk.
• Hey, do you want to step out for a quick coffee break?
• Let's step out for a smoke break, I need a break from work.
• Sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone in order to grow.

noun a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

verb to restrict or limit in amount or number

• She completed a two-year stint as a research assistant at the university.
• He did a short stint working at the restaurant before finding a better job.
• I heard she's doing a stint at that new startup company.
• His stint as team captain really tested his leadership skills.

verb to fasten or attach with a string or similar cord

adjective being in a state of being fastened or attached with a string or similar cord

• The two ends of the rope were securely tied together.
• I tied my shoelaces in a hurry before leaving the house.
• I tied one on last night at the party and now I have a headache.
• Her success is tied to her hard work and determination.

adjective describing an opinion, decision, or vote that is fully agreed upon by everyone involved

• The board of directors reached a unanimous decision on the new company policy.
• We all agreed on the plan, it was unanimous.
• Everyone was on the same page, it was a total no-brainer.
• Their hearts beat as one, their unity unanimous.