| NOUN | act | marathon, endurance contest | any long and arduous undertaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| event | marathon | a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards | |
| act | Marathon, battle of Marathon | a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians |
| Sounds | meh'rahthaa.n | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | Abidjan ... Yukon: 149 rhymes with aan... | |
| Meaning | Any long and arduous undertaking. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | endurance contest | |
| Broader | undertaking, project, task, labor | Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted |
| Spanish | maratón | |
| Catalan | marató | |
| Meaning | A footrace of 26 miles 385 yards. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | footrace, foot race, run | A race run on foot |
| Spanish | maratón | |
| Catalan | marató | |
| Nouns | marathoner | someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons) |
| Meaning | A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | battle of Marathon | |
| Instance of | pitched battle | A fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place |
| Region | Greece, Hellenic Republic, Ellas | A republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula |
| Spanish | batalla de Maratón, Maratón | |
| Catalan | batalla de Marató, Marató | |
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