Definitions

league

[leeg] / lig /

NOUN

association, federation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

club company conference group organization society union

STRONG

alliance band bunch circle circuit coalition combination combine compact confederacy confederation consortium crew gang guild loop mob order outfit partnership pool ring sodality unit

Antonyms

STRONG

disunion separation

NOUN

group of a certain ability

Synonyms

STRONGEST

class

STRONG

category circle grade grouping level pigeonhole rank status tier

VERB

join forces, associate

Synonyms

STRONG

ally amalgamate band collaborate combine concur confederate conjoin consolidate cooperate federate unite

WEAK

coadjute join forces

Antonyms

STRONG

disagree divide part separate

WEAK

disassociate

Example Sentences

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I knew the Premier League was going to be on at this time, La Liga is going to start at eight, I knew what time the French league starts - at seven.

From BBC

Traditionally featuring the Serie A and Italian Cup champions, since 2023 the Italian Super Cup has also included the runners-up from league and cup.

From Barron's

A hamstring injury sustained in a Dutch league match has ruled Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on Sunday.

From Barron's

Handed just his second league start of the season, defender Niklas Suele created Dortmund's opener, drifting in a cross for Brandt to volley home 10 minutes in.

From Barron's

Despite a general inconsistency across the league this season, few expect United to do better than scrape into a Champions League spot, which would be a year ahead of schedule.

From BBC

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