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- pronunciation:
- pleI
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
activity that is meant to relax or amuse.
The parents watched their children at play.
- synonyms:
- entertainment, game, merrymaking, recreation, sport
- antonyms:
- work
- similar words:
- diversion, fun, pastime, romp
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| definition 2: |
a story written to be acted on a stage; drama.
Our class put on a play for the whole school.- synonyms:
- drama
- similar words:
- comedy, performance, show, skit, tragedy
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| definition 3: |
a specific action in a game.
He made a daring play in the last quarter of the football game.- synonyms:
- move
- similar words:
- maneuver, save, score
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| related words: |
amusement, dodge, gag, game, margin, pageant |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
plays, playing, played |
| definition 1: |
to act the part of in a drama.
She will play Cinderella in the school production.
- synonyms:
- enact, perform, portray
- similar words:
- depict, impersonate, represent
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| definition 2: |
to be active in a game or contest.
Let's play soccer.
- synonyms:
- compete in, participate in
- similar words:
- bow
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| definition 3: |
to make music with.
She loves to play the violin.
- similar words:
- perform
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| definition 4: |
to do things just to have fun.
The children played all day in the yard.
- synonyms:
- sport
- similar words:
- frolic, romp
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| definition 5: |
to behave in a certain way.
Watch out because he doesn't play fair.- synonyms:
- conform
- similar words:
- behave, perform
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| related words: |
act, make believe, pitch, tamper, toy |
| derivations: |
playable (adj.), playlike (adj.) |
Word Builder: play +
- player:
a person who plays a game.
- playground:
a space where people play.
- playful:
not serious; wanting to play and have fun.
- playmate:
a friend with whom you play.
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art, communication, dog, energy, game, instrument, leisure, literature, music, pet, school, theater |
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