golf
Golf is an outdoor sport played on a large grass course using various metal or wooden clubs to hit a small white ball. The objective is to hit the ball into a series of small holes in as few strokes as possible.
Exemplos
3 de 5I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.
I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.
The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.
The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.
Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?
Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Remember G-O-L-F: Green, Outdoor, Leisure, Fun!
Quiz rápido
My grandfather spends every Saturday morning at the ___ course.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: golf
Exemplos
I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.
everydayI like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.
The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.
formalThe club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.
Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?
informalWanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?
Studies suggest that playing golf can improve cardiovascular health in older adults.
academicStudies suggest that playing golf can improve cardiovascular health in older adults.
Many important deals are discussed and finalized during a round of golf.
businessMany important deals are discussed and finalized during a round of golf.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
par for the course
par for the course (what is expected)
hole in one
hole in one
the 19th hole
the 19th hole (the bar at the golf course)
Frequentemente confundido com
A gulf is a large area of ocean reaching into land; golf is a sport.
Gold is a yellow precious metal; golf is a sport played with clubs.
Notas de uso
Golf is an uncountable noun when referring to the sport. It is most commonly paired with the verb 'play'.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes say 'play a golf' or 'go to golf'. The correct way is 'play golf' or 'go golfing'.
Dica de memorização
Remember G-O-L-F: Green, Outdoor, Leisure, Fun!
Origem da palavra
It is thought to come from the Middle Dutch word 'kolf', which means a club, stick, or bat.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries, golf is traditionally seen as a sport for business networking and is highly popular among retirees.
Quiz rápido
My grandfather spends every Saturday morning at the ___ course.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: golf
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