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amateurs

Pronunciation: [ˈæməˌtʃʊrz]

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Learn how to use amateurs in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “hobbies”

(noun) people who do something for fun or as a hobby, instead of as a professional job. They might not be experts, but they enjoy the activity and often practice it in their free time.

Example

Many amateurs participate in community theater because they enjoy acting.

Example

Unlike the amateurs, the professionals train every day to improve their skills.

Example

What hobbies do you think amateurs enjoy the most?

Context: “lack of skill”

(noun) people who are not very skilled at something, which can sometimes mean they make mistakes or are less experienced than others. This can be used to describe someone who is just starting out.

Example

The game was fun to watch, especially because the amateurs brought a lot of energy.

Example

The performance by the amateurs fell short compared to the seasoned professionals.

Example

Do you think amateurs can improve with practice?

How to pronounce amateurs

Pronunciation: [ˈæməˌtʃʊrz]

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