golf

/gɔlf/

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Word: Golf

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Basic Definition:
Golf is a game played on a large, open course that has either 9 or 18 holes. The goal of the game is to hit a small ball into each hole using as few strokes (hits) as possible. Players use clubs to hit the ball, and the game is usually played outside on grass.

Usage Instructions:

• As a Noun: You can say "I played golf yesterday." This means you participated in the game.
• As a Verb: You can say "I love to golf." This means you enjoy playing the game.

Example Sentences:

• Noun: "He went to the golf course to practice his swing."
• Verb: "We plan to golf every weekend this summer."

Advanced Usage:

Golf can also refer to a sport that is played professionally, with many tournaments held around the world. There are also various styles of play, such as "match play" and "stroke play."

Word Variants:

• Golfer (noun): A person who plays golf. Example: "She is a talented golfer."
• Golfing (verb): The act of playing golf. Example: "They are golfing at the new course."

Different Meanings:

While "golf" primarily refers to the sport, it can also be used in a more casual context to describe someone who is very focused on a task, as in "He’s been golfing all day," meaning he has been very dedicated to that activity.

Synonyms:

• Sport (in a general sense)
• Recreation (referring to leisure activities)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Tee off": This means to start a game of golf. Example: "We will tee off at 10 AM."
• "In the hole": This means that a ball is in the hole, indicating a successful shot. Example: "He got it in the hole with just one stroke!"

Summary:

Golf is a fun and popular outdoor sport where players try to hit a ball into a series of holes using as few strokes as possible.

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Noun

1. a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes

Verb

1. play golf

Synonyms

• golf game