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marathon

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To watch or read a large number of instalments of in one sitting.

Pronunciation

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mehruhthahn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmɛɹəθɑn

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Definition

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verb

  1. informaltransitive

    To watch or read a large number of instalments of (a film, book, TV series, etc.) in one sitting.

  2. intransitive

    To run a marathon.

noun

  1. Former name of Snickers ("chocolate bar brand").

  2. A number of places in the United States

  3. A rural town in the Shire of Flinders, northern Queensland, Australia.

  4. A minor city in Buena Vista County, Iowa.

  5. figurativelyby extension

    Any extended or sustained activity.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Compound terms

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  • marathon runnernounCompound term

    Someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons).

  • battle of marathonnounCompound term

    A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians.

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