nounπShareA playful or competitive activity."The children love to play board games after school. "gameentertainmentsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA video game."My brother spends too much time playing games on his computer. "entertainmentelectronicscomputinggameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(nearly always singular) A field of gainful activity, as an industry or profession.""Politics is a rough games; you need thick skin to succeed in it." "industrybusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that resembles a game with rules, despite not being designed."In the game of life, you may find yourself playing the waiting game far too often."gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn exercise simulating warfare, whether computerized or involving human participants."The army conducted war games in the desert to practice their strategies. "militarygamewarentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWild animals hunted for food."The forest has plenty of game."animalfoodgamenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(used mostly of males) The ability to seduce someone, usually by strategy."He's known around the office for his games and often boasts about his success with women. "humancharacterabilitysexattitudemindgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMastery; the ability to excel at something."Her games with customer service are legendary; she always manages to resolve even the most complex issues with grace and efficiency. "achievementabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA questionable or unethical practice in pursuit of a goal; a scheme."The company was accused of playing games with its accounting to hide its financial problems. "businessmoralplanactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gamble."He games heavily on the stock market, hoping for quick profits. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play card games, board games, or video games."My family games together every Friday night, usually playing board games or card games. "entertainmentgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exploit loopholes in a system or bureaucracy in a way which defeats or nullifies the spirit of the rules in effect, usually to obtain a result which otherwise would be unobtainable."He games the system by always scheduling doctor appointments during important meetings, so he avoids contributing to difficult projects. "systembusinessgovernmentorganizationeconomylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of males) To perform premeditated seduction strategy."He suspected that Mark was gaming her with compliments and fake interest just to get a date. "sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading