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1. 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))
Rhymes with Play
- waga
- compusa
- communique
- yakutakay
- papier-mache
- l'espalier
- cluj
- cabriolet
- societe
- san-jose
- naivete
- mcgarvey
- jonbenet
- intraday
- dunlavey
- chevrolet
- buga
- aaa
- zepa
- underway
- underpay
- santa-fe
- portray
- pinochet
- overstay
- monterrey
- meservey
- mcstay
- liberte
- langlais
How do you pronounce play?
Pronounce play as pleɪ.
US - How to pronounce play in American English
UK - How to pronounce play in British English
Sentences with play
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
You may receive a straight salary based on the role you play.
2. Verb, base form
This might sound like a boring task to you, but kids love the opportunity to play with money.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Once connected, you can send photos, messages and play with friends from anywhere in the world.
Quotes about play
1. Life must be lived as play.
- Plato
2. You want to play another kind of character in another genre, and it's been something I've been trying to do if I can in the career so far, and it's something I hope to continue because it's interesting to me and you get to do different things as an actor.
- Keanu Reeves
3. Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.
- Jawaharlal Nehru
2. 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))
3. 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))
4. 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))
5. 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))
6. 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))
7. 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))
8. play
noun. ['ˈpleɪ'] a preset plan of action in team sports.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. play
noun. ['ˈpleɪ'] a theatrical performance of a drama.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
