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marathon

/ˈmærəθən/

/ˈmɛrəˌθɑn/

marathonnoun

marathons

/ˈmærəθən/

/ˈmɛrəˌθɑn/

Translations

марафон

She completed her first marathon last year.

Она завершила свой первый марафон в прошлом году.

Definitions

A long-distance running race, traditionally covering a distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles).

She trained for months to compete in the Boston Marathon.

An event or activity that requires prolonged effort or endurance.

The negotiations turned into a marathon that lasted for several days.

Synonyms

long-distance race

endurance race

ultramarathon

fun run

race

marathonverb

marathoned

Past Simple

marathoned

Past Participle

marathoning

Gerund

Definitions

(transitive) To watch, read, or engage in for an extended period without pause.

We marathoned the entire series over the weekend.

(intransitive) To take part in a marathon race.

She plans to marathon again next spring.

Synonyms

binge

compete in a marathon

binge-watch

binge-view

power through

slog through

grind through

plod through

endure

persevere

persist

run long-distance

marathonadjective

/ˈmær.ə.θən/

/ˈmær.ə.θɑːn/

Used attributively to denote something long-lasting or demanding.

Definitions

Very long and demanding; requiring great endurance or effort.

They sat through a marathon meeting that lasted until midnight.

Synonyms