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freshman

Pronunciation: [frɛʃˌmæn]

Word

Context: "education"

(noun) a student in their first year at a high school or college. They're new and still learning what the school is like and how everything works.

Example

As a freshman, Emily enjoyed exploring her new school and making new friends.

Example

John didn’t have any freshman classmates because he transferred in during his sophomore year.

Example

What challenges do freshmen face when they start high school?

Context: "sports"

(noun) a player who is in their first year of high school or college sports. They're just starting and trying to learn and improve.

Example

The freshman on the basketball team scored the winning point in the game.

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The coach didn't put the freshman in the game because it was too competitive for them.

Example

How does being a freshman affect a player's chances to get more time on the field?

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