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Bout as a Noun
Definitions of "Bout" as a noun
Synonyms of "Bout" as a noun (33 Words)
Usage Examples of "Bout" as a noun
Associations of "Bout" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Bout” are: binge, bust, tear, round, turn, spell, period, time, stretch, stint, run, session, cycle, attack, fit, spasm, paroxysm, convulsion, eruption, outbreak, outburst, burst, dose, contest, match, heat, competition, tournament, event, meeting, meet, fixture, game

Bout as a Noun

Definitions of "Bout" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bout” as a noun can have the following definitions:

An attack of illness or strong emotion.
An occasion for excessive eating or drinking.
A short period of intense activity of a specified kind.
A period of illness.
A wrestling or boxing match.
A contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers.
A division during which one team is on the offensive.
A curve in the side of a violin, guitar, or other musical instrument.
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive.

Synonyms of "Bout" as a noun (33 Words)

attack	The act of attacking. The attack* began at dawn.*
binge	An occasion for excessive eating or drinking. He went on a binge* and was in no shape to drive.*
burst	The act of exploding or bursting. Her breath was coming in short bursts.
bust	A sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person. A woman with big hips and a big bust.
competition	The person or people over whom one is attempting to establish one’s supremacy or superiority; the opposition. There is fierce competition* between banks.*
contest	An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants. A leadership contest.
convulsion	A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children. Febrile convulsions.
cycle	The period of time taken to complete a cycle of events. The cells are shed over a cycle* of twenty eight days.*
dose	A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time. He took a dose* of cough mixture.*
eruption	A spot, rash, or other mark appearing suddenly on the skin. Irritable skin eruptions.
event	Something that happens at a given place and time. He repeated the success in the four lap 600 cc event.
fit	The particular way in which something especially a garment or component fits. I admired the fit* of her coat.*
fixture	Articles attached to a house or land and considered legally part of it so that they normally remain in place when an owner moves. A bum who is a Central Park fixture.
game	The equipment for a game especially a board game or a video game. This was a game* of shuttle diplomacy at which I had become adept.*
heat	The presence of heat. The heat* is on.*
match	The score needed to win a match. He was an unsuitable match* for any of their girls.*
meet	A meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held. The meet* with Frank is on for 10 o clock.*
meeting	An assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion. His meeting* with the salesmen was the high point of his day.*
outbreak	A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition. The outbreak* of World War II.*
outburst	A sudden release of strong emotion. An outburst* of heavy rain.*
paroxysm	A sudden recurrence or attack of a disease. Paroxysms of ataxia and shaking.
period	The interval between successive equal values of a periodic function. The Cretaceous period.
round	(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order. She did the rounds of her family to say goodbye.
run	The act of running traveling on foot at a fast pace. The London Liverpool run.
session	A period of recording music in a studio especially by a session musician. It was the opening session* of the legislature.*
spasm	A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement. The airways in the lungs go into spasm.
spell	A time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else. A spell* of good weather.*
stint	An unbroken period of time during which you do something. Her stint* as a lifeguard exhausted her.*
stretch	The capacity of a material or garment to stretch or be stretched elasticity. A treacherous stretch* of road.*
tear	The act of tearing. One of my drinking buddies came for the weekend and we went on a tear.
time	A reading of a point in time as given by a clock. In my time* that was unheard of.*
tournament	A series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize. The Royal Tournament.
turn	Turning or twisting around in place. He made an abrupt turn* away from her.*

Usage Examples of "Bout" as a noun

A severe bout of flu.
A bout of depression.
A bout of fever.
A drinking bout.
Occasional bouts of strenuous exercise.
He fought 350 bouts, losing only nine times.

Associations of "Bout" (30 Words)

binge	Overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself. She binged on ice cream.
bust	A woman’s chest as measured around her breasts. They went on a bust* that lasted three days.*
colonnade	A structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns.
conglomerate	Relating to a conglomerate especially a large corporation. The conglomerate* peoples of New England.*
diatomic	Of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms. Only diatomic* molecules are easy to study in this way as larger molecules invariably fragment.*
double	To double the degree. He could be Gingrich s double.
doubled	Twice as great or many. The dose is doubled.
doubly	To twice the normal extent or degree; especially. She was doubly* rewarded.*
dual	In an aircraft using dual controls. Their dual* role at work and home.*
game	Play gambling games. The game* is 6 all.*
homer	A base hit on which the batter scores a run. He homered for the sixth time in seven games.
multiple	Numerous and often varied. Her multiple* personalities.*
multiplication	A multiplicative increase. The multiplication* of four by three gives twelve.*
once	At some time in the past; formerly. Gran had once* been a famous singer.*
one	Being a single entity made by combining separate components. Spoke with one* voice.*
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. Rebellion will only* bring more unhappiness.*
pike	Used in names of predatory fish with large teeth other than the true pike e g garpike.
plural	The plural number. Nouns with irregular plurals.
redouble	Make twice as great or intense. We will redouble* our efforts to reform agricultural policy.*
single	A single measure of spirits. A single* red rose.*
subjugation	The act of subjugating by cruelty. The colonial subjugation* of a country by means of brute military force.*
talking	The action of talking speech or discussion. The world s greatest talking* bird.*
ternary	The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one. A ternary* operation.*
three	One of four playing cards in a deck having three pips.
times	A more or less definite period of time now or previously present. Four times* three equals twelve.*
trinity	The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one. God is said to be trinity* in unity.*
triple	Hit a triple. Grain prices were expected to triple.
twice	To double the degree. An engine twice* as big as the original.*
twofold	Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities- R.W.Emerson. The twofold* demands of the business and motherhood.*
walkway	A passage or path for walking along, especially a raised passageway connecting different sections of a building or a wide path in a park or garden.