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Vocabulary Entry
amateur
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, without professional or financial compensation.
Example Sentences
"He is an amateur at photography, but his pictures always impress."
"Despite being an amateur, she played the piano beautifully."
"The local soccer league is open to both amateurs and professionals."
"As an amateur, his skill level was still developing."
A
adjective
Relating to or done by someone who is not a professional in a particular field.
Example Sentences
"The amateur production of the play was surprisingly well-received."
"She participated in an amateur competition for her artwork."
"His amateur status meant he couldn't accept prize money."
"The company offered workshops for amateur writers to improve their skills."