Sport
noun
Any kind of exercise or game where individuals or teams compete against each other.
Football and basketball are popular sports.
Often appears as...
- play a sport
- watch a sport
noun
Behavior or action demonstrating fairness and respect for rules and opponents in a game or activity.
It's good sport to congratulate the winning team, even if you're disappointed.
Often appears as...
- good sport
- bad sport
noun
A person who behaves in a good or specified way in response to teasing, defeat, or a similarly trying situation.
Tom is upset about the result, but he's being a good sport about it.
Often appears as...
- good sport
- be a sport
verb
Wear or display something, often with pride.
She sported a new diamond necklace at the party.
Often appears as...
- sport a hairstyle
- sport a beard
noun
Any kind of exercise or game where individuals or teams compete against each other.
Football and basketball are popular sports.
Often appears as...
- play a sport
- watch a sport
noun
Behavior or action demonstrating fairness and respect for rules and opponents in a game or activity.
It's good sport to congratulate the winning team, even if you're disappointed.
Often appears as...
- good sport
- bad sport
noun
A person who behaves in a good or specified way in response to teasing, defeat, or a similarly trying situation.
Tom is upset about the result, but he's being a good sport about it.
Often appears as...
- good sport
- be a sport
verb
Wear or display something, often with pride.
She sported a new diamond necklace at the party.
Often appears as...
- sport a hairstyle
- sport a beard
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Competition Inclusion
The word 'sport' often implies competition, so it's less suitable for casual activities without a competitive aspect.
Chess can be considered a sport because it involves competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Team or Solo
Sport can be played in teams or individually, and the word can be applied to both contexts.
Tennis is a sport that can be played both singles and doubles.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Physical
'Sport' can refer to physical and mental challenges, including e-sports.
Competitive video gaming is gaining recognition as a sport.
Pro Tip 1/3Competition Inclusion
The word 'sport' often implies competition, so it's less suitable for casual activities without a competitive aspect.
Chess can be considered a sport because it involves competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Team or Solo
Sport can be played in teams or individually, and the word can be applied to both contexts.
Tennis is a sport that can be played both singles and doubles.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Physical
'Sport' can refer to physical and mental challenges, including e-sports.
Competitive video gaming is gaining recognition as a sport.
Pro Tip 1/3Competition Inclusion
The word 'sport' often implies competition, so it's less suitable for casual activities without a competitive aspect.
Chess can be considered a sport because it involves competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Team or Solo
Sport can be played in teams or individually, and the word can be applied to both contexts.
Tennis is a sport that can be played both singles and doubles.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Physical
'Sport' can refer to physical and mental challenges, including e-sports.
Competitive video gaming is gaining recognition as a sport.
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What does my headscarf...
you play the same sports, there's a high chance that you're going to want to help that person out. But for the person in the room who has no shared experiences with you it becomes extremely difficult to find that connection. The idea of finding someone different to mentor, someone who doesn't come from the same background as you, whatever that background is,
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Why are some people...
and suffer from higher accident rates, they would be less successful in a purely cooperative world, eventually disappearing from the population. So by correctly predicting the distribution of left-handed people in the general population, as well as matching data from various sports, the model indicates
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How to control someone...
Ah, nothing. Why not? Because the brain has to do it. So you do it again. All right, that's perfect. Thank you guys for being such a good sport. This is what's happening all across the world -- electrophysiology! We're going to bring on the neuro-revolution. Thank you.
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Music and creativity in...
of all things in the universe. This concept of connectivity is known as harmonia, and it's where we get the word harmony. Music was used as a form of medicine to treat illnesses and physical complaints, as a vital accompaniment to sporting contests,
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How playing sports...
The victory of the underdog over the favored team. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The high-energy training montages. Many people love to glorify victory on the playing field, cheer for favorite teams, and play sports.
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How equal do we want the...
It relieved more pain from people, because expectations do change our physiology. And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game develop from the perspective of your team.
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What is the Heisenberg...
from literary criticism to sports commentary. Uncertainty is often explained as a result of measurement, that the act of measuring an object's position changes its speed, or vice versa. The real origin is much deeper and more amazing.
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Giving checkmate is...
just was and still is after today in male-dominated sport was it realistic from my parents to think that I can become the ultimate world chess champion
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Is It Possible to Run a...
it's a question that has motivated us for thousands of years and never more than in modern times no sport is growing
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It's a Badger Brawl PIPE...
they were once relentlessly persecuted for sport dug out and baited by dogs now they're protected by law
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What does my headscarf...
you play the same sports, there's a high chance that you're going to want to help that person out. But for the person in the room who has no shared experiences with you it becomes extremely difficult to find that connection. The idea of finding someone different to mentor, someone who doesn't come from the same background as you, whatever that background is,
Video examples
Why are some people...
and suffer from higher accident rates, they would be less successful in a purely cooperative world, eventually disappearing from the population. So by correctly predicting the distribution of left-handed people in the general population, as well as matching data from various sports, the model indicates
Video examples
How to control someone...
Ah, nothing. Why not? Because the brain has to do it. So you do it again. All right, that's perfect. Thank you guys for being such a good sport. This is what's happening all across the world -- electrophysiology! We're going to bring on the neuro-revolution. Thank you.
Video examples
Music and creativity in...
of all things in the universe. This concept of connectivity is known as harmonia, and it's where we get the word harmony. Music was used as a form of medicine to treat illnesses and physical complaints, as a vital accompaniment to sporting contests,
Video examples
How playing sports...
The victory of the underdog over the favored team. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The high-energy training montages. Many people love to glorify victory on the playing field, cheer for favorite teams, and play sports.
Video examples
How equal do we want the...
It relieved more pain from people, because expectations do change our physiology. And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game develop from the perspective of your team.
Video examples
What is the Heisenberg...
from literary criticism to sports commentary. Uncertainty is often explained as a result of measurement, that the act of measuring an object's position changes its speed, or vice versa. The real origin is much deeper and more amazing.
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
just was and still is after today in male-dominated sport was it realistic from my parents to think that I can become the ultimate world chess champion
Video examples
Is It Possible to Run a...
it's a question that has motivated us for thousands of years and never more than in modern times no sport is growing
Video examples
It's a Badger Brawl PIPE...
they were once relentlessly persecuted for sport dug out and baited by dogs now they're protected by law
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Quote examples
Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I can't say this enough - the food that you put into your bodies can actually help you get better grades. And it can also affect your performance in sports and other activities too. You see, when you give your body the best possible fuel, you have more energy, you're stronger, you think more quickly.
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Wayne Gretzky
Canadian Hockey Player
I think that from the time you start playing sports as a child you see that your responsibility to your team is to play the best that you can play as an individual... and yet, not take anything away from being part of a team.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I love sports because it takes me away from reality, and I tell people, 'No matter how bad your life is, if you are having problems at home, you are having problems at work, that's the beauty of sports.
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David Beckham
English Footballer
Football's the biggest game in the world. America's the greatest sporting nation there is. To play some part in putting those two things together: why wouldn't I be excited about that?
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Wilma Rudolph
American Athlete
I have spent a lifetime trying to share what it has meant to be a woman first in the world of sports so that other young women have a chance to reach their dreams.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I have spent a lot of time in Italy throughout my career - especially when I was karting, because it's kind of the world centre of that sport - and I love it.
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Pele
Brazilian Athlete
If I pass away one day, I am happy because I tried to do my best. My sport allowed me to do so much because it's the biggest sport in the world.
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Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
When I used to play sports, I'd be the one cheering the team on, 'Come on, we can beat these guys!' That's just in me.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
There's ups and downs with boxing, layoffs are part of the sport and they can either help or hurt a guy.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I spent my whole life playing sports and training and pushing myself to the limits.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I can't say this enough - the food that you put into your bodies can actually help you get better grades. And it can also affect your performance in sports and other activities too. You see, when you give your body the best possible fuel, you have more energy, you're stronger, you think more quickly.
Quote examples
Wayne Gretzky
Canadian Hockey Player
I think that from the time you start playing sports as a child you see that your responsibility to your team is to play the best that you can play as an individual... and yet, not take anything away from being part of a team.
Quote examples
Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I love sports because it takes me away from reality, and I tell people, 'No matter how bad your life is, if you are having problems at home, you are having problems at work, that's the beauty of sports.
Quote examples
David Beckham
English Footballer
Football's the biggest game in the world. America's the greatest sporting nation there is. To play some part in putting those two things together: why wouldn't I be excited about that?
Quote examples
Wilma Rudolph
American Athlete
I have spent a lifetime trying to share what it has meant to be a woman first in the world of sports so that other young women have a chance to reach their dreams.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I have spent a lot of time in Italy throughout my career - especially when I was karting, because it's kind of the world centre of that sport - and I love it.
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Pele
Brazilian Athlete
If I pass away one day, I am happy because I tried to do my best. My sport allowed me to do so much because it's the biggest sport in the world.
Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
When I used to play sports, I'd be the one cheering the team on, 'Come on, we can beat these guys!' That's just in me.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
There's ups and downs with boxing, layoffs are part of the sport and they can either help or hurt a guy.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I spent my whole life playing sports and training and pushing myself to the limits.
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