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- pronunciation:
- pleI
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
Play is something you do to relax or have fun.
Young kids learn a lot of different skills through play.
- synonyms:
- entertainment, game, recreation, sport
- antonyms:
- work
- similar words:
- fun
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| definition 2: |
A play is a story that is written for actors to perform on a stage. People usually go to a theater to see a play.
Our class will be performing a play for the whole school.- synonyms:
- drama
- similar words:
- comedy, performance, show, tragedy
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| definition 3: |
A play in a game is a specific action made by a player.
The catcher made a great play in the final inning of the game.- synonyms:
- move
- similar words:
- maneuver, save, score
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| related words: |
amusement, game |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
plays, playing, played |
| definition 1: |
When you play, you do things to have fun.
My brothers and I played outside until it got dark.
- antonyms:
- work
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| definition 2: |
When you play a game or sport, you do the actions that are part of those things. You play a game or sport to have fun or get exercise.
Alicia and her friend played her new video game for hours.Cole likes to play tennis every weekend.
- synonyms:
- compete in, participate in
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| definition 3: |
When you play something like the guitar or piano, it means that you make music with it.
Siena plays the violin in her school orchestra.James played the piano when he was younger, but now he plays the trumpet.
- similar words:
- perform
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| definition 4: |
When you play a part on stage, it means that you act the part on stage.
Abe is excited to be playing the king in the school play.
- synonyms:
- perform
- similar words:
- represent
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| related words: |
act, contest, kid, pitch, toy, work |
| 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, school, theater |
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