Marathon is a word known worldwide through its link to the race (26 miles and 385 yards) in the Olympic Games. Many also know that its origin honors the Greek runner who raced to Athens to announce to the anxious Athenians that they had defeated the Persians at Marathon. He had strength only to deliver the message before he collapsed and died.
That is the correct spelling of marathon (footrace named for the Greek plain Anglicized as Marathon).
Marathon is a place in Greece.
He was late for the marathon.
Marathon is a name of a city in ancient Greece.
Yes, the noun 'marathon' is a common noun, a general word for a long distance footrace; a general word for a long-lasting or difficult task, operation, or contest.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing; for example, the town of Marathon in central New York State or the city of Marathon on the Florida Keys.
The meaning of a word is its "definition."
Marathon is a place in Greece.
He was late for the marathon.
marathon
No word for it. A Swahili speaker would simply say "marathon.": Nimeshindania marathon, I competed in a marathon.
Marathon is a name of a city in ancient Greece.
Marathon has three syllables: mar-a-thon.
mara
I will run the charity marathon to raise funds.He always wins the marathon.The marathon was cancelled due to icy weather.The cars were diverted because of the marathon.
The blended word is "telethon".
A marathon is a long race. But it is slower than a normal race.
stamina
Yes, the noun 'marathon' is a common noun, a general word for a long distance footrace; a general word for a long-lasting or difficult task, operation, or contest.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing; for example, the town of Marathon in central New York State or the city of Marathon on the Florida Keys.