Definitions and Examples of amateur, novice
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis; a non-professional.
Example
He's just an amateur photographer who takes pictures as a hobby.
A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
Example
She's a novice at playing the guitar and is still learning the basics.
Key Differences: amateur vs novice
- 1Amateur refers to someone who engages in a pursuit on an unpaid basis, while novice refers to someone who is new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
- 2Amateur can also refer to someone who lacks professional training, while novice implies a lack of experience or knowledge.
Effective Usage of amateur, novice
- 1Sports: Use amateur to describe someone who participates in a sport without being paid.
- 2Learning: Use novice to describe someone who is new to a particular field or activity.
- 3Hobbies: Use amateur to describe someone who engages in a pursuit as a hobby rather than a profession.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of baller are amateur and novice, which convey a lack of skill or experience in a particular activity. Use amateur to describe someone who engages in a pursuit on an unpaid basis or lacks professional training, and use novice to describe someone who is new to a particular field or activity.
