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ball

/bɔːl/

A round object used in games and sports that you can kick, throw, or hit. It is typically made of rubber, plastic, or leather and is essential for activities like football, tennis, and basketball.

Exemplos

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1

The children are playing with a colorful ball in the park.

The kids are using a round toy to play outside in the grass area.

2

The professional league requires a high-quality leather ball for all matches.

The official sports organization needs a top-tier round object for their games.

3

Hey, throw the ball over here!

Please toss that round object to my location!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ball
Verb
ball
Adjetivo
ball-shaped
Relacionado
balling
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Dica de memorização

A 'ball' is round like the letter 'o' and it is what you use to 'bounce'.

Quiz rápido

He used his foot to kick the ____ into the goal.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: ball

Exemplos

1

The children are playing with a colorful ball in the park.

everyday

The kids are using a round toy to play outside in the grass area.

2

The professional league requires a high-quality leather ball for all matches.

formal

The official sports organization needs a top-tier round object for their games.

3

Hey, throw the ball over here!

informal

Please toss that round object to my location!

4

The study measures the velocity of the ball upon impact with the racket.

academic

The research looks at how fast the round object moves when hit.

5

Our brand is proud to be the official ball supplier for the tournament.

business

Our company provides the round sports equipment for the competition.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ball
Verb
ball
Adjetivo
ball-shaped
Relacionado
balling

Colocações comuns

kick a ball To hit the ball with your foot.
throw a ball To launch the ball into the air with your hand.
bounce a ball To make the ball hit the ground and spring back up.
tennis ball A small yellow ball used in tennis.
catch a ball To stop and hold a moving ball with your hands.

Frases Comuns

Keep your eye on the ball

Stay focused on what you are doing.

The ball is in your court

It is your responsibility to make the next move.

Have a ball

To have a very fun time.

Frequentemente confundido com

ball vs bowl

A bowl is a deep dish for food, while a ball is a round object for sports.

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Notas de uso

The word 'ball' most commonly refers to sports equipment, but it can also mean a formal social event for dancing.

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Erros comuns

Learners often mispronounce the 'a' sound; it sounds like /ɔː/ as in 'tall', not /æ/ as in 'bat'.

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Dica de memorização

A 'ball' is round like the letter 'o' and it is what you use to 'bounce'.

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Origem da palavra

From Middle English 'bal', likely derived from Old Norse 'bollr' meaning a round object.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one ball, two balls. Commonly follows verbs like 'kick', 'throw', 'hit', or 'catch'. Regular plural form by adding -s.
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, the type of ball used (e.g., soccer ball vs. cricket ball) defines the national sport.

Quiz rápido

He used his foot to kick the ____ into the goal.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: ball

Mais palavras de Sports

football

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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