league (Meaning)
league (n)
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action
an obsolete unit of distance of variable length (usually 3 miles)
league (v)
unite to form a league
league (n.)
A measure of length or distance, varying in different countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 English statute miles of 5.280 feet each, and used (as a land measure) chiefly on the continent of Europe, and in the Spanish parts of America. The marine league of England and the United States is equal to three marine, or geographical, miles of 6080 feet each.
A stone erected near a public road to mark the distance of a league.
An alliance or combination of two or more nations, parties, or persons, for the accomplishment of a purpose which requires a continued course of action, as for mutual defense, or for furtherance of commercial, religious, or political interests, etc.
league (v. i.)
To unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support; to confederate.
league (v. t.)
To join in a league; to cause to combine for a joint purpose; to combine; to unite; as, common interests will league heterogeneous elements.
Synonyms & Antonyms of league
league Sentence Examples
- The two teams are in a different league, with one dominating and the other struggling.
- The fashion league has embraced sustainable clothing practices as the new norm.
- The League of Nations emerged after World War I to prevent future conflicts.
- The superhero league has united to fight against a global threat.
- The justice league is dedicated to upholding the law and protecting the innocent.
- The cryptocurrency league is constantly evolving, with new coins and technologies emerging.
- The league of astronomers studies celestial bodies and the universe.
- The Ivy League is a renowned group of elite American universities.
- The bowling league meets every Wednesday to compete and socialize.
- The football league is highly competitive, with teams battling for the championship trophy.
FAQs About the word league
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The two teams are in a different league, with one dominating and the other struggling.
The fashion league has embraced sustainable clothing practices as the new norm.
The League of Nations emerged after World War I to prevent future conflicts.
The superhero league has united to fight against a global threat.
