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marathon

Pronunciation: [ˈmærəˌθɑn]

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

Context: “sports”

(noun) a long running race that is usually 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) long. People train for a long time to run a marathon, and it's often seen as a big challenge.

Example

She trained hard for the marathon and finished it with a great time.

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He decided not to run the marathon because he was not ready for such a long race.

Example

Have you ever considered running a marathon?

Context: “endurance”

(noun) an event or activity that lasts a very long time or requires a lot of effort. It can be used for things like studying for a test or doing a long project.

Example

Studying for the final exam felt like a marathon, but I finally finished.

Example

The homework was not a marathon; I was able to complete it quickly.

Example

Is this project going to be a marathon or a sprint?

How to pronounce marathon

Pronunciation: [ˈmærəˌθɑn]

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