- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money.
Her father wants her to be a professional musician, but she is happy being an amateur.- antonyms:
- professional
- similar words:
- buff, hobbyist
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| definition 2: |
one who is not skilled in a given area or activity.
The chef refuses to let amateurs help him in the kitchen.- antonyms:
- ace, expert, master, pro, professional
- similar words:
- dabbler, novice
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or relating to an amateur or amateurs; not professional.
Our town's amateur theater puts on ten plays a year.- antonyms:
- expert, professional
- similar words:
- dabbling
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Amateur is a French word that means "lover of."