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Our school became the tournament champion.
What does Champion mean?
A winner of a competition.
Dictionary definition
A champion is a person or team that wins first place in a competition; as a verb, it means to strongly support something.
Example sentences
Champion in a sentence
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She was the champion of the spelling relay.
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The article called him a champion because he won and still treated others kindly.
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Practice 1
What does champion mean?
Champion means a person or team that wins first place in a competition; as a verb, it means to strongly support something.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to champion?
Winner is close in meaning to champion in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to champion?
Loser gives a useful opposite or contrast to champion.
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Champion
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cham · pee · un · strongest beat: No marked stress
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WordChampion.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningChampion means A winner of a competition.
ExampleExample: Our school became the tournament champion.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- cham · pee · un
- Strongest beat
- No marked stress
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Start slowly, then say the parts together.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
loserPerson who did not win.
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Champion word family
Base word
champion
noun
champion
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Hint for students
A champion is a winner, especially in a contest, sport, or competition.
Common mix-up
Champion is not the same as player. A player takes part; a champion has won or is known for winning.
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Write one sentence that shows champion without using the word champion. Example: After finishing first in the tournament, Maya lifted the trophy. Clue words: finishing first, tournament, lifted the trophy Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a winner of a contest or competition?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The champion held the trophy after winning the race." Why does champion fit better than beginner?
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