Synonyms for

Softball

Verb / ˈsɔ:ˌftbɔ:l / / ˈsɔ:ˌfbɔ:l / Another word for softball — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a game similar to baseball but played with a larger ball and on a smaller field

Synonyms & similar words

playgroundball softballgame hardball baseball rounders hardball fastpitch slowpitch sports

Synonyms by register

Formal

easy simple straightforward uncomplicated

Informal

piece of cake easy peasy a breeze no sweat

Antonyms

hard difficult tough challenging arduous rigorous

Common collocations

  • play softball
  • softball team
  • softball game
  • fastpitch softball
  • slowpitch softball
  • softball league
  • softball player

Word family

noun softball

Usage note

While 'softball' can literally refer to the sport, it is most commonly used figuratively to mean something that is very easy to do or accomplish. It is primarily used in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I hit the softball over the fence and got a home run!
  2. I love playing softball with my family in the park.
  3. The girls' softball team won the championship game.
  4. We need to practice our softball skills before the big game.
  5. My favorite part of softball is pitching the ball.

Quotes

  • Life is like a softball game. It may be tough, but just keep swinging.
  • In softball, it's not how good you are, but how good you want to be.
  • Softball is not just a game; it's a way of life.

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