inning

/'iniɳ/

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Word: Inning

Part of Speech: Noun

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "inning" can refer to similar divisions of play in other sports or games that have a similar structure, although it is most commonly associated with baseball.

Different Meanings:

1. General Usage: In a broader sense, "inning" can also refer to a period of time or a phase in any activity (though this is less common).
   • Example: "In this inning of her life, she decided to focus on her career."

Synonyms:

• Frame: In some sports, like softball or cricket, "frame" may be used similarly.
• Period: This can also be a general term for a division of time in other contexts.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "In the inning of life" - This phrase is not commonly used but could metaphorically refer to a stage in someone's life.
• There are no widely recognized phrasal verbs directly associated with "inning."

Summary:

• An inning is a specific part of a baseball game where teams take turns batting.
• The word is primarily used in baseball but can apply in broader contexts as a phase or stage.
• Remember to use "innings" when referring to more than one division of play.

Academic

Noun

1. (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

Synonyms

• frame