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Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
"Children learn through play."
Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
"This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills."
The conduct, or course, of a game.
"After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock."
An individual's performance in a sport or game.
"His play has improved a lot this season."
Synonyms
To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
"They played long and hard."
To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
"He plays on three teams"
To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
"He plays the King, and she's the Queen."
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How to use "PLAY" in a sentence
"Children learn through play."
Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.…
"This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills."
Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn n…
"After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock."
The conduct, or course, of a game.…
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Open "PLAY" in Dictionary ›About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word PLAY. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: easy · Letters: 4 · More 4-letter words