play - Similar and Opposite Words
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the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
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the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
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activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
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(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
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gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
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a preset plan of action in team sports
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movement or space for movement
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verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
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a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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a theatrical performance of a drama
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(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
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engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
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pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
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consider not very seriously
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participate in games or sport
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contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
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employ in a game or in a specific position
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use or move
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shoot or hit in a particular manner
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put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
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stake on the outcome of an issue
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discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
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manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
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cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
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be performed or presented for public viewing
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play a role or part
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perform on a stage or theater
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pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
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replay (as a melody)
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play on an instrument
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perform music on (a musical instrument)
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move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
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act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
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engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
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be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
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behave carelessly or indifferently
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the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
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the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
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More generic
Noun
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
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(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
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gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
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a preset plan of action in team sports
Synonyms
More generic
Noun
movement or space for movement
Noun
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Noun
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
Noun
a theatrical performance of a drama
Noun
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
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Related
Related
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engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
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pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
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consider not very seriously
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participate in games or sport
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Also See
More specific
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contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
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employ in a game or in a specific position
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use or move
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shoot or hit in a particular manner
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put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
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stake on the outcome of an issue
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discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
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manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
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cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
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be performed or presented for public viewing
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play a role or part
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perform on a stage or theater
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pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
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replay (as a melody)
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play on an instrument
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More generic
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perform music on (a musical instrument)
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move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
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act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
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engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
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be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
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behave carelessly or indifferently
