amateur
A lover of something.
Word facts
Definition of Amateur
A lover of something.
Example sentences
- 1
The contest is only open to amateurs.
- 2
The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.
Synonyms for Amateur
Antonyms for Amateur
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does amateur have?
Amateur has 3 syllables: ama·teu·r. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is amateur?
Amateur is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for amateur?
Words with similar meanings to amateur include dabbler, dilettante, punk, hobbyist. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use amateur in a sentence?
Example: "The contest is only open to amateurs."
What words start with the same letter as amateur?
Amateur starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does amateur have?
Amateur has 7 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.