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How to pronounce league
Say it like this: /ˈliɡ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does league mean?
nounA group or association of cooperating members.
“the League of Nations”
An organization of sports teams which play against one another for a championship.
“He loved watching cricket leagues all around the world.”
A class or type of people or things that are evenly matched or on the same level.
“We're not even in the same league.”
verbTo form an association; to unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support.
“Out of my sight, thou Serpent, that name best Befits thee with him leagu'd.”
adjPlaying in the The Football League or the Premier League, the top four divisions of English football
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