amateur
/ˈæmətər/
am · a · teur
ˈæm · ə · tər
English Definition
n. a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis
Significado en Español
aficionado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người nghiệp dư
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
am(love)+a(towards)+teur→ a person who loves doing something
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to “amateur”.
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A
expert
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B
novice
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C
veteran
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D
professional
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B — novice.
“amateur” means n. a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis
Common questions about “amateur”
What does “amateur” mean?
amateur — n. a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis. In Chinese: 业余爱好者.
How do you pronounce “amateur”?
amateur is pronounced /ˈæmətər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: am · a · teur.
Is “amateur” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. amateur appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “amateur”?
am(love)+a(towards)+teur→ a person who loves doing something
