tennis
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.
Examples
3 of 5I play tennis every Saturday morning with my brother.
I participate in tennis games every Saturday morning with my brother.
The committee is discussing the maintenance of the local tennis facilities.
The group is talking about keeping the tennis areas in good condition.
Do you want to hit some tennis balls at the park?
Would you like to go practice tennis at the park informally?
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember the word 'TEN' and a 'NET'—there are often about ten strings near the center of the NET in a tennis match.
Quick Quiz
We need to book a ___ court for our game at 5 PM.
Correct!
The correct answer is: tennis
Examples
I play tennis every Saturday morning with my brother.
everydayI participate in tennis games every Saturday morning with my brother.
The committee is discussing the maintenance of the local tennis facilities.
formalThe group is talking about keeping the tennis areas in good condition.
Do you want to hit some tennis balls at the park?
informalWould you like to go practice tennis at the park informally?
The study analyzes the physiological demands of professional tennis matches.
academicThe research looks at the physical requirements of playing tennis at a high level.
We are sponsoring a local tennis tournament to increase brand visibility.
businessOur company is paying for a tennis competition to help people see our brand.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
tennis elbow
pain in the elbow caused by overusing the arm muscles
table tennis
a version of the game played on a table (ping pong)
anyone for tennis?
a cliché phrase used to suggest starting a game or activity
Often Confused With
Table tennis is played on a small table with paddles, while tennis is played on a large court with rackets.
Badminton uses a shuttlecock (birdie) instead of a ball and a lighter racket.
Usage Notes
Tennis is a non-count noun when referring to the sport in general. Use the verb 'play' when talking about engaging in the activity.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes say 'make tennis' or 'do tennis' instead of the correct collocation 'play tennis'.
Memory Tip
Remember the word 'TEN' and a 'NET'—there are often about ten strings near the center of the NET in a tennis match.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French word 'tenez', which means 'receive' or 'take', called out by the server to their opponent.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Tennis is historically associated with prestige and is famous for tournaments like Wimbledon, where players traditionally wear white.
Quick Quiz
We need to book a ___ court for our game at 5 PM.
Correct!
The correct answer is: tennis
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
A piece of sports equipment with a handle and a round frame...
courtA court is a flat, rectangular area marked with lines for pl...
umpireA person whose job is to watch a sports match and make sure...
netA net is a piece of material made from threads or strings ti...
setTo put or place something in a specific position or location...
serveTo give food or drink to someone, typically in a restaurant...
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