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game

 
 
pronunciation:
geIm
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A game is something that people play and try to win. A game has rules, and it often has things you need to use when you play it. There are many kinds of games. Some people play card games or board games or games on their computer. There are also ball games and other outdoor games.
When it rains at camp, we stay inside and play games.We are all going to the football game on Saturday.My dad's favorite game is chess.My family and I played a game on the car trip where we spotted cows in the fields and counted them for points.
 
similar words:
competition, contest, event, match, play, sport
definition 2: A game is something you do just for fun.
I made a game of waving to the baby.
similar words:
amusement, distraction, entertainment, fun, play, recreation
definition 3: Wild animals that people hunt for food are called game.
The men went to the mountains to hunt game.
similar words:
kill, prey, wildlife
 
part of speech: adjective
inflections: gamer, gamest
definition: When someone is game, it means that they are ready to do something that has some risk.
The campers found a cave on their hike, but no one was game to go inside.
synonyms:
brave
similar words:
courageous, daring
derivations: gamely (adv.), gameness (n.)
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