noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Roshan Jayawardene's run last night was the highlight of the game.

Definition:To hit the ball in such a way that the ball travels from the bat to the boundary without being hit by the fielding side before it touches the ground, thereby scoring four runs.

From run

Example:Jayawardene was the captain of the Sri Lanka cricket team during his playing days.

Definition:A person appointed to lead a team or group in a particular sport.

From captain

Example:As a top-level cricketer, Roshan Jayawardene was a renowned player in international cricket.

Definition:A person who competes in a game, sport, or other activity.

From player

Example:Jayawardene's batting skills were the cornerstone of his career.

Definition:The act or skill of hitting the ball with a bat in cricket, baseball, or similar sports, especially with the aim of scoring runs.

From batting

Example:Jayawardene played incredibly well in his last international match.

Definition:To an extremely remarkable extent; wonderfully; extremely.

From incredibly

Example:His presence in the team was a clear benefit to the other players.

Definition:Something that promotes well-being or provides a positive advantage.

From benefit

Example:Jayawardene always kept his favorite bat in the game.

Definition:A piece of equipment used to hit the ball with in cricket, baseball, and similar sports.

From bat

Example:The fielding team threw out Jayawardene for a run out in the final over.

Definition:To force a player to be run out of their batting position, usually by another player fielding the ball and hitting the wicket.

From run out

Example:The bowler delivered a crucial over to Jayawardene in the last hour of the match.

Definition:To give (a ball) to a batsman to hit in cricket.

From deliver

Example:Jayawardene had an outstanding game, securing a couple of wickets (wk) for his team.

Definition:Abbreviation for wicket-keeper in cricket, indicating a specific role in which a player catches the ball directly hit by the bowler and is stationed behind the wicket.

From wk