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The referee started the soccer game.
What does Referee mean?
An official who enforces game rules.
Dictionary definition
A referee is an official who makes sure players follow the rules in a game.
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A referee must apply the same rule to both teams.
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The players accepted the referee's call because it was explained clearly.
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WordReferee.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningReferee means An official who enforces game rules.
ExampleExample: The referee started the soccer game.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ref · uh · ree
- Strongest beat
- ree
- Ending
- ree
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ree.
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playerUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Referee word family
Base word
referee
verb
referees
Present-tense form of referee.
verb
refereed
Past-tense form of referee.
verb
refereeing
-ing form of referee.
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