football
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.
Examples
3 of 5I play football with my friends every Sunday morning.
I participate in a game of football with my companions each Sunday.
The committee has decided to renovate the local football stadium.
The group in charge will improve the area where football is played.
Do you want to go to the park for a bit of football?
Would you like to visit the park to play some football?
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word itself: FOOT + BALL. It is a game where your foot hits the ball!
Quick Quiz
Lionel Messi is a very famous ____ player.
Correct!
The correct answer is: football
Examples
I play football with my friends every Sunday morning.
everydayI participate in a game of football with my companions each Sunday.
The committee has decided to renovate the local football stadium.
formalThe group in charge will improve the area where football is played.
Do you want to go to the park for a bit of football?
informalWould you like to visit the park to play some football?
Studies indicate that football significantly improves cardiovascular health in adolescents.
academicAcademic research shows that playing football is good for a teenager's heart.
The corporation signed a multi-million dollar football sponsorship deal.
businessThe company agreed to pay money to support a football team.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
kick-off
the start of a game or activity
move the goalposts
to unfairly change the rules during a process
keep your eye on the ball
to stay focused on the task at hand
Often Confused With
Soccer is the term used in American English, while football is used in British English for the same sport.
A different sport played primarily in the US with an oval ball and where players use their hands.
Usage Notes
In most of the world, football refers to the sport played with a round ball. In the United States, use 'soccer' to avoid confusion with American football.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'go football' or 'do football', but the correct verb to use is always 'play football'.
Memory Tip
Think of the word itself: FOOT + BALL. It is a game where your foot hits the ball!
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle English 'foteball', combining 'foot' (the body part) and 'ball' (the object).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Football is widely considered the most popular sport globally and is a major part of national identity in many countries.
Quick Quiz
Lionel Messi is a very famous ____ player.
Correct!
The correct answer is: football
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