amateur

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæ.mə.tə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ or /ˈæ.mə.tʃɚ/ or /ˈæ.mə.tʃʊɚ/

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Noun

Singular amateur

Plural amateurs

1. An amateur is a person who does something for fun, not as a job.
2. An amateur in sports, is a person who does not play for money.
3. An amateur is someone who is not very good at what they are doing.

Antonym

• professional

Adjective

Positive amateur

Comparative more amateur

Superlative most amateur

1. If something is amateur, it is not very good.
2. If something is amateur, it is created or done by amateurs