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abs

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈæbz// UK //ˈæbz// abs Humorous Informal

n. the strong muscles on your stomach. People often use this word when they talk about exercising or having a fit body.

n. the abdominal muscles of the human body, specifically the rectus abdominis. Usually plural in form and informal in register.


SIMPLE

He does a hundred sit-ups every day to get strong abs.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of strict dieting and core training, the athlete finally saw her abs becoming visible.

COMPLEX

While many fitness influencers focus on the aesthetic appeal of defined abs, physical therapists emphasize that core strength is primarily essential for spinal stability and overall functional movement.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost exclusively used in the plural form 'abs'.

Pitfall

He has a very strong ab.He has very strong abs.The word is almost always used in the plural because it refers to a group of muscles.

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