noun / adjective · neutral
amateur
UK/ˈæmətə(r)/US/ˈæmətər/AM·a·teur
a person who does an activity for pleasure and not as a job; or relating to non-professional activity
Examples
“He's an amateur photographer but his photos look professional.”
“Many amateur athletes compete on weekends for fun.”
“She took amateur lessons before deciding whether to go pro.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although he's technically an amateur, his dedication and skill have earned him recognition at regional competitions.”
Collocations
- amateur photographer
- amateur level
- an amateur at
Word family
Common mistakes
He is amateur photographer.→He is an amateur photographer.
He is an amateur in football.→He is an amateur footballer.
Say it for a higher band
5non-professional→6hobbyist→7+amateur
Synonyms
hobbyist
Easily confused
hobbyist
“She's a hobbyist baker who sometimes sells cakes to friends.”
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