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A2 Level Wordlist - Sports

Here you will learn some English words about sports, such as "football", "baseball", and "catch", prepared for A2 learners.

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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
exercise
exercise
[noun]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition. 
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field
field
[noun]

a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on

Ex: After the game, the players left their equipment on the field. 
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football
football
[noun]

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

Ex: Football games are a big part of our school spirit. 
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to throw
to throw
[Verb]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Ex: Be careful not to throw stones at the windows. 
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to kick
to kick
[Verb]

to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer

Ex: He can kick the ball far into the opponent's half. 
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basketball

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

Ex: He enjoys playing basketball with his friends at the local park on weekends. 
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baseball
baseball
[noun]

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

Ex: Baseball is a popular sport in the United States. 
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to hit
to hit
[Verb]

to make a ball move by striking it with a stick, bat, etc.

Ex: She hit the tennis ball with a powerful forehand. 
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to catch
to catch
[Verb]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Ex: Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it. 
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hockey
hockey
[noun]

a game played on ice by two teams of six skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc into the other team's goal, using long sticks

Ex: He loves watching hockey games on TV. 
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golf
golf
[noun]

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

Ex: Golf is often considered a relaxing sport. 
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rugby
rugby
[noun]

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Ex: He started playing rugby at a young age. 
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cricket
cricket
[noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

Ex: Cricket requires a good understanding of strategy. 
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field hockey

a game similar to hockey, played by two teams of eleven players on a field or grass, using sticks and a ball

Ex: Field hockey requires speed and agility. 
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diving
diving
[noun]

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

Ex: Diving is one of the most-watched sports in the Olympics. 
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to dive
to dive
[Verb]

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

Ex: He is going to dive into the sea from the boat. 
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training
training
[noun]

physical exercise done in preparation for a sports competition

Ex: He needs more training to improve his swimming speed. 
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to train
to train
[Verb]

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

Ex: The coach regularly trains the team on new strategies for the game 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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jogging
jogging
[noun]

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

Ex: After a quick jogging, I'm ready to start my day. 
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to jog
to jog
[Verb]

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

Ex: He jogs on the treadmill when the weather is bad. 
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climbing
climbing
[noun]

the activity or sport of going upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock

Ex: Climbing requires both strength and technique. 
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to climb
to climb
[Verb]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

Ex: He likes to climb mountains on weekends. 
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game
game
[noun]

a planned event or occasion where sports competitions take place

Ex: Despite the rain, the game of cricket continued as planned. 
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player
player
[noun]

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

Ex: Each player in cricket has a unique position in the field. 
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goal
goal
[noun]

a point scored in some sports by putting or carrying the ball into the intended area

Ex: Despite their best efforts, the team couldn't score a goal. 
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score
score
[noun]

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Ex: Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game. 
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coach
coach
[noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: As a dedicated fitness coach, he helped people achieve their health goals. 
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athlete
athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
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cup
cup
[noun]

a trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament or league

Ex: He was excited to add the bowling cup to his collection of trophies. 
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tired
tired
[Adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: After a long day at work, he felt extremely tired. 
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to join
to join
[Verb]

to become a member of a group, club, organization, etc.

Ex: After moving to a new city, he joined a local sports club. 
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