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Amateur

Description:

An amateur is a person who engages in a particular activity, usually as a hobby, for the love, enjoyment, or interest in the activity, rather than as a professional. An amateur may not have formal training or qualifications in the field but pursues it for personal fulfillment.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Inexperienced Person:

An amateur can refer to an inexperienced person in a particular field or activity.

Example sentence: John was an amateur photographer and enjoyed capturing beautiful landscapes in his free time.

2. Noun - Sports Enthusiast:

An amateur can also describe someone who engages in a sport or game without being a professional player.

Example sentence: The local tennis tournament attracted both amateur and professional players from around the region.

3. Adjective - Non-Professional:

As an adjective, amateur describes something that is done for enjoyment rather than for financial gain or as a profession.

Example sentence: The band's amateur performance received a standing ovation from the audience at the local music festival.

4. Adjective - Substandard:

Amateur can also be used to describe something that lacks the skill, proficiency, or quality expected of a professional.

Example sentence: The artwork looked amateur compared to the masterpieces on display at the art gallery.

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