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1. down
adverb. ['ˈdaʊn'] spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
Synonyms
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
Rhymes with Play Down
- abbottstown
- abbotstown
- run-down
- mcquown
- facedown
- downtown
- uptown
- renown
- mcgown
- mccown
- mccoun
- frown
- drown
- crowne
- crown
- clown
- browne
- brown
- towne
- town
- shoun
- noun
- lown
- gown
- downe
- around
2. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] participate in games or sport.
Synonyms
- exit
- complete
- fumble
- take on
- unblock
- nail
- volley
- start
- call
- play out
- walk
- die
- replay
- field
- put out
- cradle
- seesaw
- golf
- fullback
- teetertotter
- backstop
- curl
- face off
- foul
- gamble
- bully off
- snooker
- ace
- compete
- bowl
- meet
- contend
- putt
- bandy
- develop
- tee off
- bid
- revoke
- line up
- teeter-totter
- misplay
- catch
- cricket
- vie
- croquet
- encounter
Etymology
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. play
noun. ['ˈpleɪ'] a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage.
Synonyms
Etymology
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome.
Synonyms
Etymology
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] play on an instrument.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] play a role or part.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] replay (as a melody).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. down
adjective. ['ˈdaʊn'] being or moving lower in position or less in some value.
Antonyms
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
