PLAY as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
   Synonym(s)
   • swordplay (what does swordplay mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • action (what does action mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • fencing (what does fencing mean?)
2. Meaning
   • play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
   Synonym(s)
   • child’s play (what does child’s play mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • diversion (what does diversion mean?)
   • recreation (what does recreation mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • house (what does house mean?)
   • doctor (what does doctor mean?)
   • fireman (what does fireman mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • play (what does play mean?)
3. Meaning
   • the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
   Synonym(s)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • it is my turn
   • it is still my play
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • activity (what does activity mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • move (what does move mean?)
   • start (what does start mean?)
   • starting (what does starting mean?)
   • innings (what does innings mean?)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • down (what does down mean?)
   • bat (what does bat mean?)
   • at-bat (what does at-bat mean?)
   • lead (what does lead mean?)
   • ruff (what does ruff mean?)
   • trumping (what does trumping mean?)
4. Meaning
   • the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
   Synonym(s)
   • gambling (what does gambling mean?)
   • gaming (what does gaming mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his gambling cost him a fortune
   • there was heavy play at the blackjack table
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • diversion (what does diversion mean?)
   • recreation (what does recreation mean?)
   • vice (what does vice mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • sporting life (what does sporting life mean?)
   • bet (what does bet mean?)
   • wager (what does wager mean?)
   • game of chance (what does game of chance mean?)
   • gambling game (what does gambling game mean?)
   • unlicensed gambling (what does unlicensed gambling mean?)
   • throw (what does throw mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bet (what does bet mean?)
   • wager (what does wager mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • bet on (what does bet on mean?)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   • gage (what does gage mean?)
   • stake (what does stake mean?)
   • game (what does game mean?)
   • punt (what does punt mean?)
   • gamble (what does gamble mean?)
5. Meaning
   • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
   Synonym(s)
   • caper (what does caper mean?)
   • frolic (what does frolic mean?)
   • gambol (what does gambol mean?)
   • romp (what does romp mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • it was all done in play
   • their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • diversion (what does diversion mean?)
   • recreation (what does recreation mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • flirt (what does flirt mean?)
   • flirting (what does flirting mean?)
   • flirtation (what does flirtation mean?)
   • coquetry (what does coquetry mean?)
   • dalliance (what does dalliance mean?)
   • toying (what does toying mean?)
   • folly (what does folly mean?)
   • foolery (what does foolery mean?)
   • tomfoolery (what does tomfoolery mean?)
   • craziness (what does craziness mean?)
   • lunacy (what does lunacy mean?)
   • indulgence (what does indulgence mean?)
   • game (what does game mean?)
   • horseplay (what does horseplay mean?)
   • teasing (what does teasing mean?)
   • word play (what does word play mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • caper (what does caper mean?)
   • frolic (what does frolic mean?)
   • lark (what does lark mean?)
   • rollick (what does rollick mean?)
   • skylark (what does skylark mean?)
   • disport (what does disport mean?)
   • sport (what does sport mean?)
   • cavort (what does cavort mean?)
   • gambol (what does gambol mean?)
   • frisk (what does frisk mean?)
   • romp (what does romp mean?)
   • run around (what does run around mean?)
   • lark about (what does lark about mean?)
   • frolic (what does frolic mean?)
   • lark (what does lark mean?)
   • rollick (what does rollick mean?)
   • skylark (what does skylark mean?)
   • disport (what does disport mean?)
   • sport (what does sport mean?)
   • cavort (what does cavort mean?)
   • gambol (what does gambol mean?)
   • frisk (what does frisk mean?)
   • romp (what does romp mean?)
   • run around (what does run around mean?)
   • lark about (what does lark about mean?)
   • frolic (what does frolic mean?)
   • lark (what does lark mean?)
   • rollick (what does rollick mean?)
   • skylark (what does skylark mean?)
   • disport (what does disport mean?)
   • sport (what does sport mean?)
   • cavort (what does cavort mean?)
   • gambol (what does gambol mean?)
   • frisk (what does frisk mean?)
   • romp (what does romp mean?)
   • run around (what does run around mean?)
   • lark about (what does lark about mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • recreate (what does recreate mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
   Synonym(s)
   • maneuver (what does maneuver mean?)
   • manoeuvre (what does manoeuvre mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he made a great maneuver
   • the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • motion (what does motion mean?)
   • movement (what does movement mean?)
   • move (what does move mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • takeaway (what does takeaway mean?)
   • figure (what does figure mean?)
   • completion (what does completion mean?)
   • pass completion (what does pass completion mean?)
   • ball hawking (what does ball hawking mean?)
   • assist (what does assist mean?)
   • icing (what does icing mean?)
   • icing the puck (what does icing the puck mean?)
   • jugglery (what does jugglery mean?)
   • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
   • footwork (what does footwork mean?)
   • stroke (what does stroke mean?)
   • shot (what does shot mean?)
   • safety blitz (what does safety blitz mean?)
   • linebacker blitzing (what does linebacker blitzing mean?)
   • blitz (what does blitz mean?)
   • mousetrap (what does mousetrap mean?)
   • trap play (what does trap play mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • steer (what does steer mean?)
   • maneuver (what does maneuver mean?)
   • manoeuver (what does manoeuver mean?)
   • manoeuvre (what does manoeuvre mean?)
   • direct (what does direct mean?)
   • point (what does point mean?)
   • head (what does head mean?)
   • guide (what does guide mean?)
   • channelize (what does channelize mean?)
   • channelise (what does channelise mean?)
7. Meaning
   • a preset plan of action in team sports
   Usage Example(s)
   • the coach drew up the plays for her team
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • plan of action (what does plan of action mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • knock on (what does knock on mean?)
   • football play (what does football play mean?)
   • razzle-dazzle (what does razzle-dazzle mean?)
   • razzle (what does razzle mean?)
   • razzmatazz (what does razzmatazz mean?)
   • razmataz (what does razmataz mean?)
   • basketball play (what does basketball play mean?)
   • baseball play (what does baseball play mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
8. Meaning
   • an attempt to get something
   Synonym(s)
   • bid (what does bid mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • they made a futile play for power
   • he made a bid to gain attention
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • attempt (what does attempt mean?)
   • effort (what does effort mean?)
   • endeavor (what does endeavor mean?)
   • endeavour (what does endeavour mean?)
   • try (what does try mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bid (what does bid mean?)
9. Meaning
   • utilization or exercise
   Usage Example(s)
   • the play of the imagination
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • use (what does use mean?)
   • usage (what does usage mean?)
   • utilization (what does utilization mean?)
   • utilisation (what does utilisation mean?)
   • employment (what does employment mean?)
   • exercise (what does exercise mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • play (what does play mean?)
10. Meaning
    • movement or space for movement
    Synonym(s)
    • looseness (what does looseness mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • there was too much play in the steering wheel
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • movability (what does movability mean?)
    • movableness (what does movableness mean?)
    Antonym(s)
    • tightness (what does tightness mean?)
    • tautness (what does tautness mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • wiggliness (what does wiggliness mean?)
    • slack (what does slack mean?)
    • slackness (what does slackness mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • play (what does play mean?)
11. Meaning
    • verbal wit (often at another’’s expense but not to be taken seriously)
    Synonym(s)
    • fun (what does fun mean?)
    • sport (what does sport mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • he became a figure of fun
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • wit (what does wit mean?)
    • humor (what does humor mean?)
    • humour (what does humour mean?)
    • witticism (what does witticism mean?)
    • wittiness (what does wittiness mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • jocosity (what does jocosity mean?)
    • jocularity (what does jocularity mean?)
    • waggery (what does waggery mean?)
    • waggishness (what does waggishness mean?)
    • drollery (what does drollery mean?)
    • clowning (what does clowning mean?)
    • comedy (what does comedy mean?)
    • funniness (what does funniness mean?)
    • pun (what does pun mean?)
    • punning (what does punning mean?)
    • wordplay (what does wordplay mean?)
    • paronomasia (what does paronomasia mean?)
12. Meaning
    • a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
    Synonym(s)
    • drama (what does drama mean?)
    • dramatic play (what does dramatic play mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • dramatic composition (what does dramatic composition mean?)
    • dramatic work (what does dramatic work mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • Grand Guignol (what does Grand Guignol mean?)
    • theater of the absurd (what does theater of the absurd mean?)
    • playlet (what does playlet mean?)
    • miracle play (what does miracle play mean?)
    • morality play (what does morality play mean?)
    • mystery play (what does mystery play mean?)
    • Passion play (what does Passion play mean?)
    • satyr play (what does satyr play mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • dramatize (what does dramatize mean?)
    • dramatise (what does dramatise mean?)
    • adopt (what does adopt mean?)
    • dramatize (what does dramatize mean?)
    • dramatise (what does dramatise mean?)
    • dramatize (what does dramatize mean?)
    • dramatise (what does dramatise mean?)
    • adopt (what does adopt mean?)
    • dramatize (what does dramatize mean?)
    • dramatise (what does dramatise mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • roleplay (what does roleplay mean?)
    • playact (what does playact mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • represent (what does represent mean?)
13. Meaning
    • a theatrical performance of a drama
    Usage Example(s)
    • the play lasted two hours
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • show (what does show mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • musical (what does musical mean?)
    • musical comedy (what does musical comedy mean?)
    • musical theater (what does musical theater mean?)
    • curtain raiser (what does curtain raiser mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • roleplay (what does roleplay mean?)
    • playact (what does playact mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • represent (what does represent mean?)
14. Meaning
    • a weak and tremulous light
    Synonym(s)
    • shimmer (what does shimmer mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers
    • the play of light on the water
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • change (what does change mean?)
    • alteration (what does alteration mean?)
    • modification (what does modification mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • shimmer (what does shimmer mean?)
    • shimmer (what does shimmer mean?)
15. Meaning
    • the removal of constraints
    Synonym(s)
    • free rein (what does free rein mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • he gave free rein to his impulses
    • they gave full play to the artist’’s talent
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • freedom (what does freedom mean?)
16. Meaning
    • a state in which action is feasible
    Usage Example(s)
    • the ball was still in play
    • insiders said the company’’s stock was in play
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • action (what does action mean?)
    • activity (what does activity mean?)
    • activeness (what does activeness mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • play (what does play mean?)
17. Meaning
    • (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
    Synonym(s)
    • period of play (what does period of play mean?)
    • playing period (what does playing period mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • rain stopped play in the 4th inning
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • measure (what does measure mean?)
    • quantity (what does quantity mean?)
    • amount (what does amount mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • hole (what does hole mean?)
    • golf hole (what does golf hole mean?)
    • chukka (what does chukka mean?)
    • chukker (what does chukker mean?)
    • inning (what does inning mean?)
    • frame (what does frame mean?)
    • set (what does set mean?)
    • turn (what does turn mean?)
    • bout (what does bout mean?)
    • round (what does round mean?)
    • first period (what does first period mean?)
    • second period (what does second period mean?)
    • third period (what does third period mean?)
    • final period (what does final period mean?)
    • half (what does half mean?)
    • period (what does period mean?)
    • quarter (what does quarter mean?)
    • over (what does over mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • meet (what does meet mean?)
    • encounter (what does encounter mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • take on (what does take on mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)

PLAY as VERB

1. Meaning
   • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
   Synonym(s)
   • toy (what does toy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • They played games on their opponents
   • play the stockmarket
   • play with her feelings
   • toy with an idea
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • behave (what does behave mean?)
   • do (what does do mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • plaything (what does plaything mean?)
   • toy (what does toy mean?)
   • playing (what does playing mean?)
2. Meaning
   • pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
   Synonym(s)
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • act as (what does act as mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He acted the idiot
   • She plays deaf when the news are bad
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • behave (what does behave mean?)
   • do (what does do mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • act (what does act mean?)
3. Meaning
   • exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
   Usage Example(s)
   • play a hooked fish
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • exhaust (what does exhaust mean?)
   • wash up (what does wash up mean?)
   • beat (what does beat mean?)
   • tucker (what does tucker mean?)
   • tucker out (what does tucker out mean?)
4. Meaning
   • consider not very seriously
   Synonym(s)
   • dally (what does dally mean?)
   • trifle (what does trifle mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He is trifling with her
   • She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • consider (what does consider mean?)
   • take (what does take mean?)
   • deal (what does deal mean?)
   • look at (what does look at mean?)
5. Meaning
   • participate in games or sport
   Usage Example(s)
   • We played hockey all afternoon
   • play cards
   • Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • compete (what does compete mean?)
   • vie (what does vie mean?)
   • contend (what does contend mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • curl (what does curl mean?)
   • snooker (what does snooker mean?)
   • revoke (what does revoke mean?)
   • develop (what does develop mean?)
   • develop (what does develop mean?)
   • die (what does die mean?)
   • misplay (what does misplay mean?)
   • start (what does start mean?)
   • fumble (what does fumble mean?)
   • volley (what does volley mean?)
   • unblock (what does unblock mean?)
   • replay (what does replay mean?)
   • cricket (what does cricket mean?)
   • backstop (what does backstop mean?)
   • fullback (what does fullback mean?)
   • quarterback (what does quarterback mean?)
   • cradle (what does cradle mean?)
   • exit (what does exit mean?)
   • play out (what does play out mean?)
   • field (what does field mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • face off (what does face off mean?)
   • bully off (what does bully off mean?)
   • tee off (what does tee off mean?)
   • ace (what does ace mean?)
   • complete (what does complete mean?)
   • nail (what does nail mean?)
   • gamble (what does gamble mean?)
   • walk (what does walk mean?)
   • bowl (what does bowl mean?)
   • golf (what does golf mean?)
   • bandy (what does bandy mean?)
   • foul (what does foul mean?)
   • put out (what does put out mean?)
   • croquet (what does croquet mean?)
   • putt (what does putt mean?)
   • seesaw (what does seesaw mean?)
   • bid (what does bid mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   See Also
   • play out (what does play out mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • playing period (what does playing period mean?)
   • period of play (what does period of play mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • player (what does player mean?)
   • player (what does player mean?)
   • participant (what does participant mean?)
   • playing (what does playing mean?)
6. Meaning
   • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
   Synonym(s)
   • encounter (what does encounter mean?)
   • meet (what does meet mean?)
   • take on (what does take on mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Princeton plays Yale this weekend
   • Charlie likes to play Mary
   Hyponym(s)
   • confront (what does confront mean?)
   • face (what does face mean?)
   • replay (what does replay mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • playing period (what does playing period mean?)
   • period of play (what does period of play mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
   • playing (what does playing mean?)
   • brush (what does brush mean?)
   • clash (what does clash mean?)
   • encounter (what does encounter mean?)
   • skirmish (what does skirmish mean?)
   • meet (what does meet mean?)
   • sports meeting (what does sports meeting mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • compete (what does compete mean?)
   • vie (what does vie mean?)
   • contend (what does contend mean?)
7. Meaning
   • employ in a game or in a specific position
   Usage Example(s)
   • They played him on first base
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • use (what does use mean?)
   • utilize (what does utilize mean?)
   • utilise (what does utilise mean?)
   • apply (what does apply mean?)
   • employ (what does employ mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • play (what does play mean?)
8. Meaning
   • use or move
   Usage Example(s)
   • I had to play my queen
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • use (what does use mean?)
   • utilize (what does utilize mean?)
   • utilise (what does utilise mean?)
   • apply (what does apply mean?)
   • employ (what does employ mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • promote (what does promote mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • play (what does play mean?)
9. Meaning
   • shoot or hit in a particular manner
   Usage Example(s)
   • She played a good backhand last night
   Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • hit (what does hit mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • hook (what does hook mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • maneuver (what does maneuver mean?)
   • manoeuvre (what does manoeuvre mean?)
   • play (what does play mean?)
10. Meaning
    • bet or wager (money)
    Usage Example(s)
    • He played $20 on the new horse
    • She plays the races
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • gamble (what does gamble mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • underplay (what does underplay mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • gambling (what does gambling mean?)
    • gaming (what does gaming mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
11. Meaning
    • put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
    Usage Example(s)
    • He is playing his cards close to his chest
    • The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • deploy (what does deploy mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • pitch (what does pitch mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • declare (what does declare mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • gambling (what does gambling mean?)
    • gaming (what does gaming mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
12. Meaning
    • stake on the outcome of an issue
    Synonym(s)
    • bet (what does bet mean?)
    • wager (what does wager mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • I bet $100 on that new horse
    • She played all her money on the dark horse
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • gamble (what does gamble mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • bet on (what does bet on mean?)
    • back (what does back mean?)
    • gage (what does gage mean?)
    • stake (what does stake mean?)
    • game (what does game mean?)
    • punt (what does punt mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • raise (what does raise mean?)
    • see (what does see mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • gambling (what does gambling mean?)
    • gaming (what does gaming mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • stake (what does stake mean?)
    • stakes (what does stakes mean?)
    • bet (what does bet mean?)
    • wager (what does wager mean?)
    • bet (what does bet mean?)
    • wager (what does wager mean?)
    • bettor (what does bettor mean?)
    • better (what does better mean?)
    • wagerer (what does wagerer mean?)
    • punter (what does punter mean?)
    • bettor (what does bettor mean?)
    • better (what does better mean?)
    • wagerer (what does wagerer mean?)
    • punter (what does punter mean?)
    • stake (what does stake mean?)
    • stakes (what does stakes mean?)
    • bet (what does bet mean?)
    • wager (what does wager mean?)
    • bet (what does bet mean?)
    • wager (what does wager mean?)
    • bettor (what does bettor mean?)
    • better (what does better mean?)
    • wagerer (what does wagerer mean?)
    • punter (what does punter mean?)
13. Meaning
    • make bets
    Usage Example(s)
    • Play the reaces
    • play the casinos in Trouville
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • bet (what does bet mean?)
    • wager (what does wager mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • gambling (what does gambling mean?)
    • gaming (what does gaming mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
14. Meaning
    • use to one’’s advantage
    Usage Example(s)
    • She plays on her clients” emotions
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • exploit (what does exploit mean?)
    • work (what does work mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • maneuver (what does maneuver mean?)
    • manoeuvre (what does manoeuvre mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
15. Meaning
    • discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
    Usage Example(s)
    • play water from a hose
    • The fountains played all day
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • discharge (what does discharge mean?)
16. Meaning
    • manipulate manually or in one’’s mind or imagination
    Synonym(s)
    • diddle (what does diddle mean?)
    • fiddle (what does fiddle mean?)
    • toy (what does toy mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She played nervously with her wedding ring
    • Don”t fiddle with the screws
    • He played with the idea of running for the Senate
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • manipulate (what does manipulate mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • put out (what does put out mean?)
    • retire (what does retire mean?)
    See Also
    • entertain (what does entertain mean?)
    • think of (what does think of mean?)
    • toy with (what does toy with mean?)
    • flirt with (what does flirt with mean?)
    • think about (what does think about mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • twiddler (what does twiddler mean?)
    • fiddler (what does fiddler mean?)
17. Meaning
    • cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
    Synonym(s)
    • bring (what does bring mean?)
    • make for (what does make for mean?)
    • work (what does work mean?)
    • wreak (what does wreak mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • I cannot work a miracle
    • wreak havoc
    • bring comments
    • play a joke
    • The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • make (what does make mean?)
    • create (what does create mean?)
    See Also
    • stage (what does stage mean?)
    • bring about (what does bring about mean?)
    • arrange (what does arrange mean?)
    • effect (what does effect mean?)
    • effectuate (what does effectuate mean?)
    • bring about (what does bring about mean?)
    • set up (what does set up mean?)
    • induce (what does induce mean?)
    • bring on (what does bring on mean?)
    • bring about (what does bring about mean?)
    • pull off (what does pull off mean?)
    • negociate (what does negociate mean?)
    • bring off (what does bring off mean?)
    • carry off (what does carry off mean?)
    • manage (what does manage mean?)
    • raise (what does raise mean?)
    • conjure (what does conjure mean?)
    • conjure up (what does conjure up mean?)
    • invoke (what does invoke mean?)
    • evoke (what does evoke mean?)
    • stir (what does stir mean?)
    • call down (what does call down mean?)
    • arouse (what does arouse mean?)
    • bring up (what does bring up mean?)
    • put forward (what does put forward mean?)
    • call forth (what does call forth mean?)
18. Meaning
    • perform on a certain location
    Usage Example(s)
    • The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16
    • She has been playing on Broadway for years
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • perform (what does perform mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • drama (what does drama mean?)
    • dramatic play (what does dramatic play mean?)
19. Meaning
    • be performed
    Usage Example(s)
    • What’’s playing in the local movie theater?
    • `Cats” has been playing on Broadway for many years
    Hyponym(s)
    • debut (what does debut mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • drama (what does drama mean?)
    • dramatic play (what does dramatic play mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
20. Meaning
    • cause to emit recorded sounds
    Synonym(s)
    • run (what does run mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • They ran the tapes over and over again
    • Can you play my favorite record?
21. Meaning
    • emit recorded sound
    Usage Example(s)
    • The tape was playing for hours
    • the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • sound (what does sound mean?)
22. Meaning
    • play a role or part
    Synonym(s)
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • represent (what does represent mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • Gielgud played Hamlet
    • She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
    • She played the servant to her husband’’s master
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • re-create (what does re-create mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • make (what does make mean?)
    • pretend (what does pretend mean?)
    • make believe (what does make believe mean?)
    • support (what does support mean?)
    • enact (what does enact mean?)
    • reenact (what does reenact mean?)
    • act out (what does act out mean?)
    • act out (what does act out mean?)
    • impersonate (what does impersonate mean?)
    • portray (what does portray mean?)
    • parody (what does parody mean?)
    • emote (what does emote mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • theatrical performance (what does theatrical performance mean?)
    • theatrical (what does theatrical mean?)
    • representation (what does representation mean?)
    • histrionics (what does histrionics mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • drama (what does drama mean?)
    • dramatic play (what does dramatic play mean?)
    • actor (what does actor mean?)
    • histrion (what does histrion mean?)
    • player (what does player mean?)
    • thespian (what does thespian mean?)
    • role player (what does role player mean?)
    • acting (what does acting mean?)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
    • playacting (what does playacting mean?)
    • performing (what does performing mean?)
    • actor (what does actor mean?)
    • histrion (what does histrion mean?)
    • player (what does player mean?)
    • thespian (what does thespian mean?)
    • role player (what does role player mean?)
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • routine (what does routine mean?)
    • number (what does number mean?)
    • turn (what does turn mean?)
    • bit (what does bit mean?)
    • acting (what does acting mean?)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
    • playacting (what does playacting mean?)
    • performing (what does performing mean?)
23. Meaning
    • perform on a stage or theater
    Synonym(s)
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • playact (what does playact mean?)
    • roleplay (what does roleplay mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She acts in this play
    • He acted in `Julius Caesar”
    • I played in `A Christmas Carol”
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • perform (what does perform mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • stooge (what does stooge mean?)
    • mime (what does mime mean?)
    • pantomime (what does pantomime mean?)
    • overact (what does overact mean?)
    • ham it up (what does ham it up mean?)
    • ham (what does ham mean?)
    • overplay (what does overplay mean?)
    • underact (what does underact mean?)
    • underplay (what does underplay mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • barnstormer (what does barnstormer mean?)
    • playactor (what does playactor mean?)
    • play-actor (what does play-actor mean?)
    • trouper (what does trouper mean?)
    • acting (what does acting mean?)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
    • playacting (what does playacting mean?)
    • performing (what does performing mean?)
    • roleplaying (what does roleplaying mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • drama (what does drama mean?)
    • dramatic play (what does dramatic play mean?)
    • actor (what does actor mean?)
    • histrion (what does histrion mean?)
    • player (what does player mean?)
    • thespian (what does thespian mean?)
    • role player (what does role player mean?)
    • acting (what does acting mean?)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
    • playacting (what does playacting mean?)
    • performing (what does performing mean?)
    • actor (what does actor mean?)
    • histrion (what does histrion mean?)
    • player (what does player mean?)
    • thespian (what does thespian mean?)
    • role player (what does role player mean?)
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • routine (what does routine mean?)
    • number (what does number mean?)
    • turn (what does turn mean?)
    • bit (what does bit mean?)
    • acting (what does acting mean?)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
    • playacting (what does playacting mean?)
    • performing (what does performing mean?)
24. Meaning
    • pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
    Usage Example(s)
    • Let’’s play like I am mommy
    • Play cowboy and Indians
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • simulate (what does simulate mean?)
    • assume (what does assume mean?)
    • sham (what does sham mean?)
    • feign (what does feign mean?)
25. Meaning
    • replay (as a melody)
    Synonym(s)
    • spiel (what does spiel mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • Play it again, Sam
    • She played the third movement very beautifully
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • re-create (what does re-create mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • riff (what does riff mean?)
    • misplay (what does misplay mean?)
    • fiddle (what does fiddle mean?)
    • replay (what does replay mean?)
    • prelude (what does prelude mean?)
    • jazz (what does jazz mean?)
    • rag (what does rag mean?)
    • bugle (what does bugle mean?)
    • reprise (what does reprise mean?)
    • reprize (what does reprize mean?)
    • repeat (what does repeat mean?)
    • recapitulate (what does recapitulate mean?)
    • slur (what does slur mean?)
    • bang out (what does bang out mean?)
    • modulate (what does modulate mean?)
    • tongue (what does tongue mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
26. Meaning
    • play on an instrument
    Usage Example(s)
    • The band played all night long
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • perform (what does perform mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • sound off (what does sound off mean?)
    • strike up (what does strike up mean?)
    • swing (what does swing mean?)
    • symphonize (what does symphonize mean?)
    • symphonise (what does symphonise mean?)
    • play along (what does play along mean?)
    • accompany (what does accompany mean?)
    • follow (what does follow mean?)
    • bow (what does bow mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • musician (what does musician mean?)
    • instrumentalist (what does instrumentalist mean?)
    • player (what does player mean?)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
27. Meaning
    • perform music on (a musical instrument)
    Usage Example(s)
    • He plays the flute
    • Can you play on this old recorder?
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • sound (what does sound mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • register (what does register mean?)
    • skirl (what does skirl mean?)
    • beat (what does beat mean?)
    • tweedle (what does tweedle mean?)
    • chord (what does chord mean?)
    • pipe (what does pipe mean?)
    • drum (what does drum mean?)
    • harp (what does harp mean?)
    • fiddle (what does fiddle mean?)
    • trumpet (what does trumpet mean?)
    • clarion (what does clarion mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
28. Meaning
    • move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
    Usage Example(s)
    • The spotlights played on the politicians
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • travel (what does travel mean?)
    • go (what does go mean?)
    • move (what does move mean?)
    • locomote (what does locomote mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • shimmer (what does shimmer mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
29. Meaning
    • cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
    Usage Example(s)
    • The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • move (what does move mean?)
    • displace (what does displace mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • looseness (what does looseness mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
30. Meaning
    • act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
    Usage Example(s)
    • This factor played only a minor part in his decision
    • This development played into her hands
    • I played no role in your dismissal
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • move (what does move mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
31. Meaning
    • engage in recreational activities rather than work
    • occupy oneself in a diversion
    Synonym(s)
    • recreate (what does recreate mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • On weekends I play
    • The students all recreate alike
    Derived(s)
    • diversion (what does diversion mean?)
    • recreation (what does recreation mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • frolic (what does frolic mean?)
    • romp (what does romp mean?)
    • gambol (what does gambol mean?)
    • caper (what does caper mean?)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
32. Meaning
    • be at play
    • be engaged in playful activity
    • amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
    Usage Example(s)
    • The kids were playing outside all day
    • I used to play with trucks as a little girl
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • act (what does act mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • horse around (what does horse around mean?)
    • arse around (what does arse around mean?)
    • fool around (what does fool around mean?)
    • fool (what does fool mean?)
    • frolic (what does frolic mean?)
    • lark (what does lark mean?)
    • rollick (what does rollick mean?)
    • skylark (what does skylark mean?)
    • disport (what does disport mean?)
    • sport (what does sport mean?)
    • cavort (what does cavort mean?)
    • gambol (what does gambol mean?)
    • frisk (what does frisk mean?)
    • romp (what does romp mean?)
    • run around (what does run around mean?)
    • lark about (what does lark about mean?)
    • dabble (what does dabble mean?)
    • paddle (what does paddle mean?)
    • splash around (what does splash around mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • frolic (what does frolic mean?)
    • romp (what does romp mean?)
    • gambol (what does gambol mean?)
    • caper (what does caper mean?)
    • play (what does play mean?)
    • child’s play (what does child’s play mean?)
    • playing (what does playing mean?)
33. Meaning
    • behave carelessly or indifferently
    Synonym(s)
    • dally (what does dally mean?)
    • flirt (what does flirt mean?)
    • toy (what does toy mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • Play about with a young girl’’s affection
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • move (what does move mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • flirt (what does flirt mean?)
    • flirting (what does flirting mean?)
    • flirtation (what does flirtation mean?)
    • coquetry (what does coquetry mean?)
    • dalliance (what does dalliance mean?)
    • toying (what does toying mean?)
    • flirt (what does flirt mean?)
    • flirting (what does flirting mean?)
    • flirtation (what does flirtation mean?)
    • coquetry (what does coquetry mean?)
    • dalliance (what does dalliance mean?)
    • toying (what does toying mean?)
    • flirt (what does flirt mean?)
    • flirting (what does flirting mean?)
    • flirtation (what does flirtation mean?)
    • coquetry (what does coquetry mean?)
    • dalliance (what does dalliance mean?)
    • toying (what does toying mean?)
34. Meaning
    • behave in a certain way
    Usage Example(s)
    • play safe
    • play it safe
    • play fair
    Hypernyms(s) play is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • act (what does act mean?)
    • move (what does move mean?)
35. Meaning
    • be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
    Usage Example(s)
    • This speech didn”t play well with the American public
    • His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee