The two meanings of league are quite different either it’s a group or federation joined for a common purpose (say, your bowling league or the League of Nations) or it’s a rough measurement of about three miles, usually at sea.
A measure of length or distance, varying in different countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 English statute miles of 5.280 feet each, and used (as a land measure) chiefly on the continent of Europe, and in the Spanish parts of America. The marine league of England and the United States is equal to three marine, or geographical, miles of 6080 feet each.
Noun
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
Noun
an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action
Noun
an obsolete unit of distance of variable length (usually 3 miles)
Verb
unite to form a league
n.
A measure of length or distance, varying in different
countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 English statute miles of 5.280 feet
each, and used (as a land measure) chiefly on the continent of Europe,
and in the Spanish parts of America. The marine league of England and
the United States is equal to three marine, or geographical, miles of
6080 feet each.
n.
A stone erected near a public road to mark the distance of
a league.
n.
An alliance or combination of two or more nations, parties,
or persons, for the accomplishment of a purpose which requires a
continued course of action, as for mutual defense, or for furtherance
of commercial, religious, or political interests, etc.
v. i.
To unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for
mutual support; to confederate.
v. t.
To join in a league; to cause to combine for a joint
purpose; to combine; to unite; as, common interests will league
heterogeneous elements.
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And let there be 'Twixt us and them no league, nor amity.
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A measure of length or distance, varying in different countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 English statute miles of 5.280 feet each, and used (as a land measure) chiefly on the continent of Europe, and in the Spanish parts of America. The marine league of England and the United States is equal to three marine, or geographical, miles of 6080 feet each.
An alliance or combination of two or more nations, parties, or persons, for the accomplishment of a purpose which requires a continued course of action, as for mutual defense, or for furtherance of commercial, religious, or political interests, etc.
To unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support; to confederate
To join in a league; to cause to combine for a joint purpose; to combine; to unite;
Usage Examples
In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league.
Growing up, I looked up to major league baseball players, and now these young women have amazing, incredible women all across the board, from swimming to gymnastics to softball to basketball.
Montana and I had a chemistry that was unbelievable. When I first came into the league he told me I added five years to his career, and I just think we complimented each other very well and were able to do some amazing things out on the football field.
I grew up with baseball I played in Little League and went to games with my dad. But I, as I grew up, became more of a basketball fanatic than a baseball one.
I can't remember a major league game where I could make eye contact with my dad. I kept wondering if he was going to yell at me for hanging a pitch or something.
I had my footballing heroes such as Bryan Robson and Diego Maradona but my dad was a rugby league star, and he was my real hero. But the relationship with my mum was rocky and we saw things that would affect any youngster.
By climbing a steeper road, the value and appreciation Delaware State students took and continue to take from their education and their experiences is just as great, if not greater, than students attending ivy league schools.
Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets.
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Other Usage ExamplesJust think of what Woodrow Wilson stood for: he stood for world government. He wanted an early United Nations, League of Nations. But it was the conservatives, Republicans, that stood up against him.
Most of the press is in league with government, or with the status quo.
As the National Football League and other pro sports increasingly reckon with the early dementia, mental health issues, suicides and even criminal behavior of former players, the risk of what's known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), is becoming clear.
Major league baseball has asked its players to stop tossing baseballs into the stands during games, because they say fans fight over them and they get hurt. In fact, the Florida Marlins said that's why they never hit any home runs. It's a safety issue.
Finish last in your league and they call you idiot. Finish last in medical school and they call you doctor.
Although they can do it all the time, you know, they're far better than me, on a musically, on a theoretical music level. You know, they're out of my league.
Let peace, descending from her native heaven, bid her olives spring amidst the joyful nations and plenty, in league with commerce, scatter blessings from her copious hand!
It's not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It has been fundamental to the success of professional sports.
A major league pitching coach is a really difficult job. It takes a big commitment in terms of time, travel and workload.
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