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making sports vs doing sports

Neither "making sports" nor "doing sports" is correct. The correct wording is "playing sports."
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Last updated: August 25, 2024 • 25657 views

This phrase is not correct in English. The correct verb to use with sports is "playing."

"making sports"

Instead of saying "making sports," you should use the phrase "playing sports" to convey the idea of engaging in sports activities.
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Alternatives:

  • playing sports
  • engaging in sports
  • participating in sports activities
  • doing sports
  • taking part in sports

This phrase is not commonly used in English. The more natural and common expression is "playing sports."

"doing sports"

Instead of saying "doing sports," it is better to use the phrase "playing sports" to describe engaging in sports activities.
  • Mar 9, 2009 ... I get confused with plural and singular in this context: Doing sports (or sport) makes me healthy, so I want to be a good sport or (sports) ...
  • Jan 1, 2024 ... Agreed tbh. My mental health suffered but getting good grades and doing sports were it lol.
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  • The aim of this study was to compare the body fat content, vitamin D, serum lipid levels, and obesity values of individuals doing sports indoors and outdoors ...
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  • Dec 17, 2015 ... ... try again. Try again. Open in App. Sign In. I want to change my life and start doing sports, how do I start? All related (54). Recommended.

Alternatives:

  • playing sports
  • engaging in sports
  • participating in sports activities
  • making sports
  • taking part in sports

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