Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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athletics | Yes | No | No | No |
preliminary | Yes | Yes | No | No |
athletics (noun) | preliminary (noun) |
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an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition | a minor match preceding the main event |
participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity | something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows |
a contest between athletes |
athletics (adjective) | preliminary (adjective) |
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denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important |