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Noun(1) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage,a theatrical performance of a drama,a preset plan of action in team sports,a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill,a state in which action is feasible,utilization or exercise,an attempt to get something,play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules,(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds,the removal of constraints,a weak and tremulous light,verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously),movement or space for movement,gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement,the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize),the activity of doing something in an agreed succession,the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully,theater piece,amusement,entertainment,latitude,range(2) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage(3) a theatrical performance of a drama(4) a preset plan of action in team sports(5) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill(6) a state in which action is feasible(7) utilization or exercise(8) an attempt to get something(9) play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules(10) (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds(11) the removal of constraints(12) a weak and tremulous light(13) verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)(14) movement or space for movement(15) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement(16) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
Verb(1) participate in games or sport,act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome,play on an instrument,play a role or part,be at play 2,behave carelessly or indifferently,cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space,perform on a stage or theater,be performed,cause to happen or to occur as a consequence,discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream,make bets,stake on the outcome of an issue,shoot or hit in a particular manner,use or move,employ in a game or in a specific position,contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle,exhaust by allowing to pull on the line,have fun,compete in sport,act; take the part of,gamble,risk,produce music(2) participate in games or sport(3) act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome(4) play on an instrument(5) play a role or part(6) be at play 2(7) behave carelessly or indifferently(8) cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space(9) perform on a stage or theater(10) be performed(11) cause to happen or to occur as a consequence(12) discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream(13) make bets(14) stake on the outcome of an issue(15) shoot or hit in a particular manner(16) use or move

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(1) When the ball is in flight, he has a history of attacking it and making the big play .(2) He stopped and leaned over the bridge wall to watch the play of light on the river.(3) Children can feed, touch and play with the animals during free public tours led by park rangers.(4) he didn't gamble or play the ponies(5) The current school is in an extended house and has very small classrooms and little space for outdoor play for the children.(6) does he still play?(7) Next time they play their home town they deserve to be playing to a packed house.(8) But in the meantime John is more than happy to stay at home and play dad.(9) the ball is out of play(10) It obviously did the trick, because I became a regular in the first team and went on to play for England.(11) The poor creatures aren't even allowed to play conkers at school any more.(12) The first day's play on Friday was restricted to 10.2 overs.(13) the team will play France on Wednesday(14) Since then there's been a lot of play in the steering.(15) The play sums up all of the uncertainty of the age, while at the same time bringing the issues and ideas of 18th century England right up to date.(16) I personally think that the whole argument about civil liberties comes into play again.
Related Words
(1) to play
(2) fair play
(3) play soccer
(4) play chess
(5) play tennis
(6) play football
(7) play again
(8) play the piano
(9) plug and play
(10) play music
Synonyms
Noun
1. amusement
2. drama
3. action
4. behavior
5. movement
8. frolic
9. turn
10. shimmer
11. free rein
12. sport
13. bid
14. swordplay
15. maneuver
16. child's play


Verb
17. amuse oneself
18. take part in
19. compete against
21. perform
22. make
23. dance
24. bring
25. recreate
26. fiddle
27. act as
28. run
29. wager
30. act
31. toy
32. trifle
33. take on
34. spiel
35. flirt


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

They taught me that
each man has a role to play.

They taught me that each man has a role to PLAY.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 9


You can play around with it,
take them in and out.

You can PLAY around with it, take them in and out.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 8


Odds are it was recorded.
It'll play great for a jury.

Odds are it was recorded. It'll PLAY great for a jury.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 15


You see what happens
when you let girls play D&D?

You see what happens when you let girls PLAY D&D?

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 23


which means I'm gonna have to google
how to play catch.

which means I'm gonna have to google how to PLAY catch.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 21


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