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marathon

 

[ หˆmรฆr.ษ™.ฮธษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

long distance running

A marathon is a long-distance running race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles). It is usually run as a road race, but the distance can also be covered on trails. The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens.

Synonyms

26.2, long-distance race, race

Examples of usage

  • The New York City Marathon is one of the most famous marathons in the world.
  • She trained hard for months to prepare for the marathon.
  • Completing a marathon is a significant achievement for any runner.
  • Many people participate in marathons to raise money for charity.
  • His goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon next year.
Context #2 | Noun

extended or sustained effort

In a figurative sense, a marathon can refer to any extended or sustained effort that requires endurance and perseverance. It is often used in contexts outside of running to describe long and demanding tasks or activities.

Synonyms

endurance test, grind, long haul

Examples of usage

  • She embarked on a marathon study session before the exam.
  • The project turned into a marathon of meetings and deadlines.
  • It felt like a mental marathon to get through all the paperwork.
  • The negotiations turned into a marathon session that lasted all night.
  • After a marathon day at work, she was exhausted.

Translations

Translations of the word "marathon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maratona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคฐเฅ‡เคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Marathon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ maraton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะฐั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maraton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒฉใ‚ฝใƒณ (marason)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marathon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maratรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maraton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ผํ†ค (maraton)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฑุงุซูˆู† (marathon)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maraton

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maratรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๆ‹‰ๆพ (mวŽlฤsลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maraton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maraรพon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะฐั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒ—แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (maratoni)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marafon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maratรณn

Etymology

The word 'marathon' originated from the legend of Pheidippides, the Greek soldier who is said to have run from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to bring news of the victory over the Persians. The modern marathon race was inspired by this myth and was first introduced as an event in the 1896 Athens Olympic Games. Since then, the marathon has become one of the most iconic and challenging endurance races in the world, attracting thousands of participants and spectators each year.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,112, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.