bout
A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.
Exemplos
3 de 5After a week-long bout of the flu, she finally felt strong enough to leave the house.
After a week-long period of the flu, she finally felt strong enough to leave the house.
The economy experienced a sudden bout of volatility following the unexpected policy change.
The economy experienced a sudden period of volatility following the unexpected policy change.
I just had a quick bout with the lawnmower before the rain started.
I just had a quick session with the lawnmower before the rain started.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a boxing match: a 'bout' is a fight. When you have a 'bout' of the flu, you are 'fighting' the virus for a round.
Quiz rápido
The city is recovering from a severe _____ of freezing rain that caused widespread power outages.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bout
Exemplos
After a week-long bout of the flu, she finally felt strong enough to leave the house.
everydayAfter a week-long period of the flu, she finally felt strong enough to leave the house.
The economy experienced a sudden bout of volatility following the unexpected policy change.
formalThe economy experienced a sudden period of volatility following the unexpected policy change.
I just had a quick bout with the lawnmower before the rain started.
informalI just had a quick session with the lawnmower before the rain started.
Clinical studies suggest that short bouts of vigorous exercise can be as effective as longer, moderate sessions.
academicClinical studies suggest that short periods of vigorous exercise can be as effective as longer, moderate sessions.
The firm faced a challenging bout of litigation that lasted for nearly three years.
businessThe firm faced a challenging period of litigation that lasted for nearly three years.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
a bout of nerves
a temporary feeling of anxiety
a bout of heavy drinking
a period spent consuming a lot of alcohol
another bout of
a repeated instance of an unpleasant event
Frequentemente confundido com
A boat is a watercraft, whereas a bout is a period of time or a match.
About is a preposition meaning concerning; bout is a noun referring to a duration.
Notas de uso
The word is most commonly used with negative experiences like illness, bad weather, or difficult emotions, but it is also the standard term for a boxing or wrestling match.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'bout' to describe long, permanent conditions, but it specifically implies a temporary period with a clear start and end.
Dica de memorização
Think of a boxing match: a 'bout' is a fight. When you have a 'bout' of the flu, you are 'fighting' the virus for a round.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Middle English 'bought', meaning a bend or a turn, suggesting a 'turn' at something.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In sports culture, especially in the US and UK, 'bout' is specifically synonymous with professional prize-fighting matches.
Quiz rápido
The city is recovering from a severe _____ of freezing rain that caused widespread power outages.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bout
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