noun · neutral
stamina
UK/ˈstæmɪnə/US/ˈstæmənə/STAM·i·na
the physical or mental energy that allows you to do something for a long time
Examples
“Long-distance runners need great stamina.”
“Teaching full-time requires both stamina and patience.”
“To improve stamina, try interval training twice a week.”
Band 8 sentence
“Professional cyclists build stamina through a mix of long rides, high-intensity intervals, and careful recovery.”
Collocations
- build stamina
- have the stamina
- physical stamina
Word family
Common mistakes
much stamina→a lot of stamina / high stamina
strong stamina→good/strong endurance or high stamina
Say it for a higher band
5energy→6endurance→7+stamina
Synonyms
endurance
staying power
Easily confused
endurance
“Her endurance during the marathon impressed everyone.”
energy
“I don't have the energy to go to the gym today.”
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