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I am a marathon worker and marathon mother. I'll spend three or four days completely swallowed up by work. And if I make it home in time to say good night, I may have one good hour with the girls, maybe a brief family dinner or a family walk with the dog, and then it is back on the computer to prepare for tomorrow's shows.
Mika Brzezinski

Meaning of "marathon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MARATHON

Referring to the feat of the messenger who ran more than 20 miles from Marathon to Athens to bring the news of victory in 490 bc.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MARATHON

marathon  [ˈmærəθən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MARATHON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Marathon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MARATHON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

marathon

Marathon

The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres, that is usually run as a road race. The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens. The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896, though the distance did not become standardized until 1921. More than 500 marathons are held throughout the world each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational athletes. Smaller marathons, such as the Stanley Marathon, can have just dozens of participants, while larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants.

Definition of marathon in the English dictionary

The definition of marathon in the dictionary is a race on foot of 26 miles 385 yards : an event in the modern Olympics. Other definition of marathon is any long or arduous task, assignment, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MARATHON


agnathan
æɡˈneɪθən
autochthon
ɔːˈtɒkθən
Brython
ˈbrɪθən
earthen
ˈɜːθən
Elizabethan
ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən
Goliathan
ɡəˈlaɪəθən
Jonathan
ˈdʒɒnəθən
lathen
ˈlɑːθən
lengthen
ˈlɛŋkθən
leviathan
lɪˈvaɪəθən
luthern
ˈluːθən
Melanchthon
məˈlæŋkθən
Nathan
ˈneɪθən
Phaethon
ˈfeɪəθən
python
ˈpaɪθən
sithen
ˈsɪθən
strengthen
ˈstrɛŋθən
talkathon
ˈtɔːkəθən
transleithan
trænzˈleɪθən
ultramarathon
ˈʌltrəˌmærəθən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MARATHON

maranta
marari
marasca
marasca cherry
maraschino
maraschino cherry
marasmic
marasmoid
marasmus
Marat
Maratha
Marathi
marathon group
marathon runner
marathoner
marathoning
maraud
marauder
marauding
maravedi

WORDS THAT END LIKE MARATHON

anacoluthon
benthon
carpet python
Comrades Marathon
drunkathon
half-marathon
Phlegethon
phonathon
radiothon
rock python
synthon
telethon
the Comrades Marathon
thon
trilithon
walkathon

Synonyms and antonyms of marathon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «marathon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MARATHON

Find out the translation of marathon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of marathon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «marathon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

马拉松赛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maratón
570 millions of speakers

English

marathon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मैराथन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سِبَاقُ الْـمَارَثُون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

марафон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maratona
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সহ্যশক্তির পরীক্ষা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

marathon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Maraton
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Marathon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マラソン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마라톤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Marathon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cuộc đua marathon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாரத்தான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॅरेथॉन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

maraton
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

maratona
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

maraton
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

марафон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

maraton
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαραθώνιος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

marathon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

maraton
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

maraton
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of marathon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MARATHON»

The term «marathon» is very widely used and occupies the 8.046 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MARATHON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about marathon

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10 QUOTES WITH «MARATHON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word marathon.
1
Kirk Acevedo
I am much more wired to be an athlete than anything else. I understand the 'hard work = payoff' equation in sports. I run marathons and I box. And that's my Puerto Rican flag hanging in Freddie Roach's Wild Card Boxing gym. I gave it to him. My last N.Y.C. marathon time I ran in three hours flat.
2
Kim Alexis
I ran my first marathon in Florida in 1985. I had never run more than nine miles.
3
Sean Astin
A doable goal for me is to finish a marathon under four hours. I'm doing all the training, but the hardest part is eating right.
4
James Van Der Beek
Being the lead of the show and working a lot of hours - all good stuff, a tremendous education, incredible opportunity, it changed my life - it was a marathon, and by the end of it I was pretty beat.
5
Tomas Berdych
I do a lot of biking. I need that mileage and the long-distance stuff because tennis demands it. My fitness trainer is always trying to convince me to do an Ironman. I can probably run the marathon, I can make the 112 miles on the bike, but I will never swim for 2.4 miles. I will die after 100 meters.
6
Mika Brzezinski
I am a marathon worker and marathon mother. I'll spend three or four days completely swallowed up by work. And if I make it home in time to say good night, I may have one good hour with the girls, maybe a brief family dinner or a family walk with the dog, and then it is back on the computer to prepare for tomorrow's shows.
7
Julian Castro
In the end, the American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don't always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on to the next the fruits of their labor.
8
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
The only thing I find difficult to watch - horror movies - not that I don't like them. Like 'The Shining,' it's one of my favorite movies, but it's terrifying. I feel like I've watched a marathon afterwards.
9
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
The Muslim world and its subset the countries of the Middle East have been left behind in the marathon of political, economic and human development. For that, there is a tendency to blame others as the primary cause.
10
Haile Gebrselassie
The marathon always starts after 30K. That's where the problems start. You start without any problems, without any pain. All the pain comes after 30K. Sometimes, it's possible to have pain even in the finger.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MARATHON»

Discover the use of marathon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to marathon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide
Features instructions for runners of all ability levels on preparing for a marathon, including training schedules, advice on diet, defensive running strategies, and tips for staying motivated.
Hal Higdon, 2005
2
The Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon ...
Provides information about marathon training essentials, including workouts, nutrition, and injury prevention.
Amby Burfoot, Bart Yasso, Jennifer Van Allen
3
The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer
" This is marathon running for real people, people with jobs and families and obligations outside of running. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer has proven successful for men and women of all ages. Now let it work for you.
David Whitsett, Forrest Dolgener, Tanjala Kole, 1998
4
Half-Marathon: You Can Do It
In this book Arthur Lydiard presents an overview of the techniques of middle and long distance running
Jeff Galloway, 2011
5
Boston Marathon: How to Qualify!
A detailed guide to qualifying for the Boston Marathon focuses on speed training, mental toughness, perfecting form, and making adjustments in non-perfect conditions, in addition to featuring training schedules for different goal times.
Jeff Galloway, 2012
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26.2: Marathon Stories
A visual and narrative tour of marathon history throughout the world examines marathon popularity in social, philosophical, athletic, fashion, cultural, and scientific contexts, featuring photography by such top contributors as Helmut ...
Kathrine Switzer, Roger Robinson, 2006
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Chi Marathon: The Breakthrough Natural Running Program for a ...
Chi Marathon also shows how to improve your performance by developing your own race-specific training plan tailored to your event, and will help you cross the finish line feeling strong no matter your age, body type, or running ability. • ...
Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer, 2012
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Marathon
Night-time. A country lane. Two men training run into their past and into their future. A beautifully simple exploration of what it means to be alive.
Edoardo Erba, 1999
9
Marathon: You Can Do It!
Details Jeff Galloway's walk/run training methods including the new "magic mile" time trial, fat-burning techniques, and adjustments in the weekly schedule to prevent injuries and improve performance.
Jeff Galloway, 2010
10
4 Months to a 4-hour Marathon
An updated handbook for distance runners describes how to select a marathon in which to compete, offers a training timetable and schedule for getting ready for the race, and provides practical advice on diet, training, pace, fluids, and ...
Dave Kuehls, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MARATHON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term marathon is used in the context of the following news items.
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San Francisco marathon gains Olympic qualifying status - San Jose …
On Sunday, the San Francisco Marathon is celebrating being newly anointed as a sanctioned USA Track & Field qualifier race for the 2016 ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
2
Colorado Half Marathon Canceled After Buses Failed to Show …
Race organizers for the Revel Rockies Marathon and Half Marathon estimate only 18 of 52 buses arrived on time to transport runners, forcing ... «Runner's World Newswire, Jul 15»
3
LetsRun.com Offers Massive Reward to Viral Boston Marathon Dad …
If Mike Rossi matches marathon time in question, website will give him ... Mike Rossi crosses the finish line of the 2014 Via Marathon in 3:11:45. «Runner's World Newswire, Jul 15»
4
Two Hours: The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon review …
Meticulously researched, his exploration of one of the great sporting quests of modern times, man's desire to achieve a sub-two-hour marathon, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
UPDATE: Man, 94, ID'ed as Victim in Marathon Co. Crash
According to Lt. Fred Goch of the Marathon County Sheriff's Department, the accident was reported around 3:50 p.m. Sunday on State Highway ... «WSAW, Jul 15»
6
iSIGN Media Announces That Select Marathon Locations Will Start …
While a number of Marathon stores in the NMN have utilized iSIGN's ... with hopes that the Marathon store owners will realize similar results to ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
7
Are Investors Becoming Bullish on Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock …
If you are looking for a stock in the oil refining and marketing industry, Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC - Analyst Report) could be one to ... «Zacks.com, Jul 15»
8
Downtown businesses concerned about parking near Marathon
Downtown merchants are getting customers' signatures on petitions calling for changes in Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s office complex ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
9
City of Green Bay Gives Flex Time for Half Marathon Training …
Runners in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This week the mayor's office announced city employees would be given flex time for half marathon training. «Runner's World Newswire, Jul 15»
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MARATHON MONDAYS: Jamie Lester Designs Medal for …
It's only fitting that he'd be the go to guy to create the Medals each participant will receive right here where the Morgantown Marathon will finish ... «WBOY-TV, Jul 15»

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