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NOUN
  • Definition - Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
  • Example - Children learn through play.
  • Definition - Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
  • Example - This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills.
  • Definition - The conduct, or course, of a game.
  • Example - After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock.
  • Definition - An individual's performance in a sport or game.
  • Example - His play has improved a lot this season.
  • Definition - A short sequence of action within a game.
  • Example - That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward.
  • Definition - (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
  • Example - That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward.
  • Synonyms - move
  • Definition - A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
  • Example - This book contains all of Shakespeare's plays.
  • Synonyms - drama
  • Definition - A theatrical performance featuring actors.
  • Example - We saw a two-act play in the theatre.
  • Definition - A major move by a business or investor.
  • Example - ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets.
  • Definition - A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
  • Example - ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets.
  • Definition - The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.
  • Example - No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it.
  • Definition - Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
  • Example - No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it.
  • Definition - An instance of watching or listening to digital media.
  • Example - No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it.
  • Synonyms - listen view
  • Definition - A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
  • Example - No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it.
  • Definition - (now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.
  • Example - No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it.
VERB
  • Definition - To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
  • Example - They played long and hard.
  • Definition - To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
  • Example - He plays on three teams
  • Definition - To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
  • Example - He plays on three teams
  • Synonyms - get it on have sex make out
  • Definition - To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
  • Example - He plays the King, and she's the Queen.
  • Definition - (heading) To produce music or theatre.
  • Example - He plays the King, and she's the Queen.
  • Definition - (heading) To behave in a particular way.
  • Example - He plays the King, and she's the Queen.
  • Definition - To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
  • Example - He played the torch beam around the room.
  • Definition - To move to and fro.
  • Example - He played the torch beam around the room.
  • Definition - To put in action or motion.
  • Example - to play a trump in a card game
  • Definition - To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
  • Example - to play a trump in a card game
  • Definition - To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.
  • Example - You played me!
  • Synonyms - defraud
Words in your word
5 Letter Words
palsy 10 plays 10 splay 10
4 Letter Words
paly 9 pays 9 play 9 pyas 9 spay 9 yaps 9 lays 7 slay 7 alps 6 laps 6 pals 6 salp 6 slap 6
3 Letter Words
pay 8 ply 8 pya 8 spy 8 yap 8 ays 6 lay 6 say 6 sly 6 yas 6 alp 5 asp 5 lap 5 pal 5 pas 5 sap 5 spa 5 als 3 las 3 sal 3
2 Letter Words
ay 5 ya 5 pa 4 al 2 as 2 la 2
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