SPORT


Meaning of SPORT in English

noun

1

BAD : Sports help us to keep fit.

GOOD : Sport helps us to keep fit.

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a sport (countable) = a particular type of sport: 'Cricket is a very popular sport in Yorkshire.'

sport (uncountable) = sport in general: 'She writes articles on sport and travel.' 'I'm not very good at sport.'

2

BAD : I need some new sport shoes.

GOOD : I need some new sports shoes.

BAD : She bought a bright red sport car.

GOOD : She bought a bright red sports car.

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Use sports in front of a noun (NOT sport ): 'a sports centre', 'a sports club', 'sports equipment', 'sports injuries'.

3

BAD : He makes all types of sport.

GOOD : He does all types of sport.

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l do sport (NOT make ): 'Do you do any sport at school?'

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