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Play
see definition of playSynonyms of play
1. (noun) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
2. (noun) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
3. (noun) an attempt to get something
4. (noun) activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
5. (noun) (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
6. (noun) the removal of constraints
7. (noun) a weak and tremulous light
8. (noun) verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
9. (noun) movement or space for movement
10. (noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
11. (noun) (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
12. (noun) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
13. (noun) the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
14. (verb) play a role or part
15. (verb) replay (as a melody)
16. (verb) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
17. (verb) engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
18. (verb) engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
19. (verb) cause to emit recorded audio or video
20. (verb) manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
21. (verb) consider not very seriously
22. (verb) behave carelessly or indifferently
23. (verb) perform on a stage or theater
24. (verb) cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
25. (verb) stake on the outcome of an issue
26. (verb) contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Hyponyms of play
1. (noun) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
2. (noun) a theatrical performance of a drama
3. (noun) a preset plan of action in team sports
4. (noun) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
5. (noun) activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
6. (noun) (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
7. (noun) verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
8. (noun) movement or space for movement
9. (noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
10. (noun) (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
11. (noun) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
12. (noun) the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
13. (verb) participate in games or sport
14. (verb) play on an instrument
15. (verb) play a role or part
16. (verb) be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
17. (verb) replay (as a melody)
18. (verb) perform music on (a musical instrument)
19. (verb) bet or wager (money)
20. (verb) put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
21. (verb) manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
22. (verb) perform on a stage or theater
23. (verb) be performed or presented for public viewing
24. (verb) stake on the outcome of an issue
25. (verb) shoot or hit in a particular manner
26. (verb) use or move
27. (verb) contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Hypernyms of play
1. (noun) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
2. (noun) a theatrical performance of a drama
3. (noun) a preset plan of action in team sports
4. (noun) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
5. (noun) a state in which action is feasible
6. (noun) utilization or exercise
7. (noun) an attempt to get something
8. (noun) activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
9. (noun) (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
10. (noun) the removal of constraints
11. (noun) a weak and tremulous light
12. (noun) verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
13. (noun) movement or space for movement
14. (noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
15. (noun) (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
16. (noun) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
17. (noun) the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
18. (verb) participate in games or sport
19. (verb) act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
20. (verb) play on an instrument
21. (verb) play a role or part
22. (verb) be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
23. (verb) replay (as a melody)
24. (verb) perform music on (a musical instrument)
25. (verb) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
26. (verb) move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
27. (verb) bet or wager (money)
28. (verb) pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
29. (verb) emit recorded sound
30. (verb) perform on a certain location
31. (verb) put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
32. (verb) engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
33. (verb) behave in a certain way
34. (verb) manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
35. (verb) use to one's advantage
36. (verb) consider not very seriously
37. (verb) behave carelessly or indifferently
38. (verb) cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
39. (verb) perform on a stage or theater
40. (verb) cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
41. (verb) discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
42. (verb) make bets
43. (verb) stake on the outcome of an issue
44. (verb) shoot or hit in a particular manner
45. (verb) use or move
46. (verb) employ in a game or in a specific position
47. (verb) exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
Domain Categories of play
1. (noun) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
2. (noun) (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
3. (noun) (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
4. (verb) play on an instrument
5. (verb) play a role or part
6. (verb) perform music on (a musical instrument)
7. (verb) perform on a certain location
8. (verb) perform on a stage or theater
9. (verb) be performed or presented for public viewing
Words Derivationally Related to play
1. (noun) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
2. (noun) a theatrical performance of a drama
3. (noun) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
4. (noun) an attempt to get something
5. (noun) (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
6. (noun) a weak and tremulous light
7. (noun) movement or space for movement
8. (noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
9. (noun) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
10. (verb) participate in games or sport
11. (verb) play on an instrument
12. (verb) play a role or part
13. (verb) be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
14. (verb) replay (as a melody)
15. (verb) perform music on (a musical instrument)
16. (verb) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
17. (verb) move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
18. (verb) bet or wager (money)
19. (verb) engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
20. (verb) perform on a certain location
21. (verb) put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
22. (verb) engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
23. (verb) manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
24. (verb) use to one's advantage
25. (verb) behave carelessly or indifferently
26. (verb) cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
27. (verb) perform on a stage or theater
28. (verb) be performed or presented for public viewing
29. (verb) cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
30. (verb) make bets
31. (verb) stake on the outcome of an issue
32. (verb) shoot or hit in a particular manner
33. (verb) contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Also see for play
1. (verb) participate in games or sport
2. (verb) manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
3. (verb) cause to happen or to occur as a consequence