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athletics

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/æθˈlɛtɪks/ · ath-let-ics

The collection of sports events and exercises that include running, jumping, throwing, and other competitive physical activities.

Meanings

nounformal

The collection of sports events and exercises that include running, jumping, throwing, and other competitive physical activities.

کھیلوں کے ایونٹس اور ورزشوں کا مجموعہ جس میں دوڑنا، چھلانگ لگانا، پھینکنا اور دیگر مقابلے کی جسمانی سرگرمیاں شامل ہیں۔

ایورڈن

athletics

Formal: کھیلوں کی سرگرمیاں

Synonyms

sportsgamesphysical activitiesکھیلتفریحی سرگرمیاںجسمانی مشقت

Antonyms

inactivitysedentary lifeبے عملیغیرفعال زندگی

Common Collocations

  • track and field athletics
  • international athletics events
  • school athletics meet

Example Sentences

She excels in athletics and has won numerous medals.

وہ ایورڈن میں ماہر ہے اور متعدد تمغے جیت چکی ہے۔

Woh athletics mein maahir hai aur muta'addid tamghay jeet chuki hai.

The school organizes annual athletics competitions.

اسکول ہر سال ایورڈن کے مقابلے منعقد کرتا ہے۔

School har saal athletics ke muqable mun'aqid karta hai.

Athletics is a popular sport during the Olympic Games.

اولمپک کھیلوں کے دوران ایورڈن ایک مقبول کھیل ہے۔

Olympic khelon ke doran athletics ek maqbool khel hai.

Easily Confused With

athletic:Athletic is an adjective describing someone who is physically strong or good at sports, while athletics refers to the events and activities themselves.

Word Family

athlete
nounکھلاڑی
athleticism
nounکھلاڑی پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'athletics' as the 'athletic' activities of running and jumping.

Imagine a track and field event where athletes are competing.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہلا قدم ہمیشہ مشکل ہوتا ہے

pehla qadam hamesha mushkil hota hai

The first step is always the hardest.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "athletikos" — pertaining to contests

First known use: late 19th century

The term 'athletics' originated from the Greek word 'athletikos,' which referred to activities related to contests or exercises. It has been used in English since the late 19th century to encompass a variety of competitive sports.