athletics
Translation
athletics, track and field
Examples
He competes in college athletics.
He competes in college sports.
She won a medal in athletics.
She won a medal in athletics.
Grammar Patterns
((to do/compete in)) athletics to participate in sports She is very good at athletics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: track and field, sports
Etymology
From Greek 'athlos' (contest). The '-ics' suffix often denotes a field of study or activity (e.g., physics, politics).
Memory Tips
In the US, 'athletics' often means sports in general, especially in a school context. In the UK, it specifically means track and field events.