Synonyms for

League

Verb / li:g / Another word for league — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of sports teams that play against each other to see who is the best

Synonyms & similar words

conference association confederation federation union alliance coalition society club guild order organization syndicate group team crew squad bunch band gang mob

Synonyms by register

Formal

alliance confederation association union

Informal

team group club gang

Literary

fellowship brotherhood coterie

Antonyms

disunity separation discord disagreement division isolation

Common collocations

  • major league
  • minor league
  • league of nations
  • join a league
  • play in a league
  • league table
  • championship league
  • fantasy league

Word family

noun league
verb league

Usage note

The word 'league' can refer to a group of people or teams united for a common purpose, or a unit of distance. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. Our soccer team is in a league with six other teams.
  2. The basketball league has sixteen teams.
  3. The football league has a championship game at the end of the season.
  4. My little brother plays in a youth league for baseball.
  5. The hockey league is only for players over the age of 18.

Quotes

  • 'Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.' - Henry Ford
  • 'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.' - Helen Keller
  • 'No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.' - H.E. Luccock

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