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[spɔːt] noun I
1) [C] a physical activity in which players or teams compete against each other
Bob's favourite sport is tennis.[/ex]
the newspaper's sports section[/ex]
2) [U] British
sports in general
The school is keen to involve more young people in sport.[/ex]
3) [C] informal
someone who always behaves in a reasonable way and is always willing to help
Thanks, Shelly – you're always such a good sport.[/ex]
II
verb [T]
sport [spɔːt]
to wear something in a way that shows that you want people to notice it

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