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interleague

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈɪntəˌliːɡ/

KK: /ˈɪntərˌliɡ/

adjective
Definition

Relating to or occurring between different leagues, especially in sports like baseball.


Example

The interleague games this season have brought exciting matchups between teams from different leagues.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you catch the interleague game last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was exciting to see those teams play against each other.
Sloth A
I love how interleague matchups bring different styles to the field.
Sloth B
Totally! It makes every game feel more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crossleague
interdivisional
transleague
Antonyms
intra
single
isolated
Root Explanation

Interleague → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "league" (from Old French *ligue*, meaning a union or alliance). The word describes a competition or arrangement that occurs between different leagues or groups.

Memory Tip

Think of things happening 'between' ('inter-') different 'alliances' ('league') — that's what interleague means.

Visually Confused Words
inleague
counterleague
winterage
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