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gear

/ɡɪər/

Gear refers to the clothes and equipment used for a specific activity, especially sports or hobbies. It is usually an uncountable noun that describes the collection of things you need to participate in an event.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to put my running gear in the car before we leave.

I need to put my running clothes and shoes in the car before we leave.

2

All participants are required to wear the appropriate safety gear during the competition.

Every person must wear the correct protective equipment during the event.

3

Do you have all your gym gear ready for tomorrow morning?

Do you have your exercise clothes and equipment ready for tomorrow?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
gear
Verb
gear
Adjetivo
geared
Relacionado
gearing
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'G' in gear for 'Go': you need your gear before you can GO play sports.

Quiz rápido

The football players left all their ______ in the locker room after the game.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: gear

Ejemplos

1

I need to put my running gear in the car before we leave.

everyday

I need to put my running clothes and shoes in the car before we leave.

2

All participants are required to wear the appropriate safety gear during the competition.

formal

Every person must wear the correct protective equipment during the event.

3

Do you have all your gym gear ready for tomorrow morning?

informal

Do you have your exercise clothes and equipment ready for tomorrow?

4

The study analyzes the impact of advanced technological gear on athletic performance.

academic

The research looks at how modern equipment affects how well athletes perform.

5

Our company is looking to expand its line of professional camping gear.

business

Our business wants to sell more professional outdoor equipment.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
gear
Verb
gear
Adjetivo
geared
Relacionado
gearing

Colocaciones comunes

sports gear clothing and equipment for sports
safety gear protective equipment
hiking gear equipment for walking in the mountains
protective gear items worn to prevent injury
outdoor gear equipment for activities outside

Frases Comunes

gear up

to prepare or get ready for something

in high gear

performing at a fast or very efficient level

shift gears

to suddenly change what you are doing or how you are doing it

Se confunde a menudo con

gear vs equipment

Equipment is more formal and general, whereas gear is often used for personal, portable items for hobbies.

gear vs gears

Gears usually refers to the toothed wheels in a machine or bicycle, while gear (uncountable) refers to equipment.

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Notas de uso

When talking about sports equipment, 'gear' is usually uncountable. You do not typically say 'gears' to mean multiple pieces of equipment.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'I have many gears for football,' but they should say 'I have a lot of gear for football' because the word is uncountable in this context.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'G' in gear for 'Go': you need your gear before you can GO play sports.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Middle English word 'gere', meaning equipment, preparation, or dress.

Patrones gramaticales

Usually used as an uncountable noun in the context of equipment. Commonly preceded by a specific activity noun (e.g., fishing gear, camping gear).
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, buying specialized 'gear' is a significant part of starting a new hobby or sport.

Quiz rápido

The football players left all their ______ in the locker room after the game.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: gear

Más palabras de Sports

football

A1

A popular team sport played with a round ball where two teams try to kick the ball into the other team's goal. It can also refer to the specific ball used to play this game.

basketball

A1

Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to score points by throwing a large orange ball through a raised hoop called a basket.

baseball

A1

Baseball is a team sport played with a bat, a ball, and gloves on a field with four bases. Two teams of nine players take turns hitting the ball and trying to run around the bases to score points called runs.

tennis

A1

Tennis is a popular racket sport played on a rectangular court between two players or two pairs. The goal is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court using a racket.

volleyball

A1

Volleyball is a team sport played by two teams on a court separated by a high net. Players use their hands or arms to hit a ball back and forth over the net, trying to make the ball touch the ground on the opponent's side.

swimming

A1

Swimming is the activity or sport of moving through water using your arms and legs. It is a popular form of exercise and a competitive sport practiced in pools or open water.

running

A1

The activity or sport of moving fast on foot, often done for exercise or in a race. It involves a pace faster than walking where both feet are briefly off the ground at the same time.

cycling

A1

Cycling is the activity of riding a bicycle for exercise, sport, or travel. It involves using your legs to push pedals that turn wheels to move forward.

wrestling

A1

Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.

martial arts

A1

Martial arts are sports that involve fighting or self-defense, such as karate, judo, or kung fu. They are practiced for many reasons, including fitness, competition, and mental discipline.

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