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sporting

0 antonyms and opposites of sporting, grouped by meaning.

Adj — Relating to sports.

How to use sporting

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

sporting event a sporting chance sporting gesture

Etymology

By surface analysis, sport + -ing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sporting” mean?

The word “sporting” means relating to sports. In plain terms, related to sports, or behaving fairly and graciously.

How do you pronounce “sporting”?

“Sporting” is pronounced SPAW-tihng (/ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sporting” in a sentence?

Here is “sporting” used in a sentence: “It was a big weekend for sporting events across the country.”

What part of speech is “sporting”?

“Sporting” is an adjective.

Is “sporting” a common word?

“Sporting” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sporting” have?

“Sporting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to sports.

What is the difference between "sporting" and "sports"?

"Sporting" is an adjective meaning relating to sports, as in a sporting event or sporting goods. "Sports" is the plural noun and is also used attributively, so both a sporting event and a sports event are common.

What is the difference between "sporting" and "sportsmanlike"?

Both describe fair, generous behavior in competition. "Sportsmanlike" focuses specifically on conduct within a game, while "sporting" can also simply mean relating to sports in general.

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