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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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He has enjoyed immense success at club level, winning three straight Serie A titles with Juventus, a Premier League and FA Cup with Chelsea and two more league crowns with Inter Milan and Napoli.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

No Gunners player has registered more league assists than his five this season, while he is also ranked top for number of chances and big chances created.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Since the All-Star break, they had become one of the best teams when it came to taking care of the ball, committing only 12.6 turnovers per game, ranking third in the league.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“The NFL is committed to providing a fair and supportive environment for all of its game officials,” the league said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“There’s a coed league here at the park,” Conner started.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.