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BALLGAME Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word ballgame. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word ballgame. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BALLGAME

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bout
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• a period of illness

• a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers)

• an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

competition
nounn
noun

• a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

• an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

• the contestant you hope to defeat

contest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

• a struggle between rivals

verb

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

game
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a contest with rules to determine a winner

• a single play of a sport or other contest

• an amusement or pastime

• animal hunted for food or sport

• (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves

• (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win

• the flesh of wild animals that is used for food

• a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

• the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game

• your occupation or line of work

• frivolous or trifling behavior

adjective satellite

• disabled in the feet or legs

• willing to face danger

verb

• place a bet on

match
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

• a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

• a burning piece of wood or cardboard

• an exact duplicate

• the score needed to win a match

• a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a pair of people who live together

• something that resembles or harmonizes with

verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• provide funds complementary to

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• be equal to in quality or ability

• make correspond or harmonize

• give or join in marriage

• set into opposition or rivalry

• be equal or harmonize

• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

match-up
nounn
noun

• the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition

meet
verbv
noun

• a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

adjective satellite

• being precisely fitting and right

verb

• come together

• get together socially or for a specific purpose

• be adjacent or come together

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• collect in one place

• get to know; get acquainted with

• meet by design; be present at the arrival of

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

• experience as a reaction

• undergo or suffer

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

ball game
nounn
noun

• a field game played with a ball (especially baseball)

new ballgame
noun

• a particular situation that is radically different from the preceding situation

Best Hypernyms For BALLGAME

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ballgame, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
activity amusement entertainment event game pastime recreation situation sport
Phrases (2)
field gamestate of affairs

Alternatives for BOUT

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