🥊bout

noun
/baʊt/

Meaning

a short period of intense activity or a contest, especially in sports or illness
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match

Example Sentences

He had a severe bout of flu last winter.

After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.

Example Expressions

boxing bout

Synonyms

session, spell, attack, contest, round, episode, period
Entry 1
session, spell, attack, contest, round
Entry 2
episode, spell, attack, period

Antonyms

continuation, rest, pause, calm period, stability, wellness
Entry 1
continuation, rest, pause
Entry 2
calm period, stability, wellness

Collocations

bout of flu, wrestling bout, boxing bout, bout of laughter, bout of illness, drinking bout
Entry 1
bout of flu, wrestling bout, boxing bout, bout of laughter
Entry 2
bout of illness, wrestling bout, drinking bout

More Example Sentences

I’m sorry about that.

How about your family?

He is about 175 cm tall.

I am glad about your achievement.

I am thrilled about your achievement.

I am delighted about your achievement.

My favorite subject is Math. What about you?

My favorite subject is Science. What about you?

My favorite subject is History. What about you?

My favorite subject is Geography. What about you?

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