noun๐ShareActivity for amusement only, especially among the young."Children learn through play."entertainmentgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSimilar 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."animalnaturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe conduct, or course, of a game."The children enjoyed the play at the school's annual talent show. "gamesportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn individual's performance in a sport or game."His play has improved a lot this season."sportgameentertainmentactionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA short sequence of action within a game."That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward."gameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play."In the board game, my turn was next, so I had to make my play. "gameentertainmentactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue."The school's drama club performed a new play about a family's summer vacation. "literatureentertainmentartcultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA theatrical performance featuring actors."We saw a two-act play in the theatre."cultureentertainmentartliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA major move by a business or investor."ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets."businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources."The geologists discovered a large oil play in the previously unexplored region. "geologyenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely."No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: thereโs too much play in it."technicalmachinepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSexual activity or sexual role-playing."The couple's argument was about the nature of their play. "sexentertainmenthumanactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn instance of watching or listening to digital media."My favorite online play is the new documentary about the rainforest. "mediaentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA button that, when pressed, causes media to be played."The play button on the remote started the movie. "mediatechnologyelectronicsdevicecomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting."The children's school play involved a mock sword fight. "militarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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."entertainmentgameactionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game)."He plays on three teams"sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo take part in amorous activity; to make love."The couple played together in the park late into the evening. "sexactionbodyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo act as the indicated role, especially in a performance."The student will play the role of the detective in the school play. "entertainmentartstageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(heading) To produce music or theatre."The school orchestra will play a new piece of music next week. "musicentertainmentartcultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(heading) To behave in a particular way."My little brother often plays the role of the superhero, saving his stuffed animals. "characteractionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate."He played the torch beam around the room."actionfunctionmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo move to and fro."The cat played with a string, moving it back and forth across the floor. "actionsportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put in action or motion."to play a trump in a card game"actionentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it."The fisherman played the fish gently, keeping it from jumping off the hook so he could reel it in. "fishsportnauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone."You played me!"businessactionattitudecharactermoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
