English Reference

Word

prem

Phoneticsprem

/ˈpɹɛm/

Definition

n. the top level of professional football in England. People use this short name when they are talking about the Premier League.

n. a shortened, informal reference to the Premier League, the top tier of the English football league system.

Examples

“He hopes to play in the Prem one day.”

“After winning the lower division, the team finally earned their spot back in the Prem.”

“Financial analysts often discuss how the massive television rights deals for the Prem have fundamentally altered the global transfer market for elite players.”

Examples

simple

“He hopes to play in the Prem one day.”

contextual

“After winning the lower division, the team finally earned their spot back in the Prem.”

complex

“Financial analysts often discuss how the massive television rights deals for the Prem have fundamentally altered the global transfer market for elite players.”

Usage

Usually used with the definite article 'the'.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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