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play

/pleɪ/

Meanings
noun
Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

Examples :

"Children learn through play."
entertainment game essential

Related Words

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documentary noun

/ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.(tɚ.)ɹi/

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

"The documentary about the history of our school showed how it was founded and how it changed over time. "

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accumulation noun

/ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/

The act of amassing or gathering, as into a pile.

"The accumulation of snow made it difficult to open the front door. "

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hydrocarbons noun

/ˈhaɪdroʊkɑːrbənz/ /ˈhaɪdrəkɑːrbənz/

A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

"Burning natural gas, which is mostly made of hydrocarbons, provides heat for many homes. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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reciprocating verb

/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ /rəˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.

"The two friends were reciprocating favors: she helped him with his math homework, and he helped her with her English essay. "

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environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

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composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

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impersonating verb

/ɪmˈpɜːrsəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ɪmˈpɜːsnˌeɪtɪŋ/

To pretend to be (a different person); to assume the identity of.

"The conman managed to impersonate several executives."

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represented verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The artist's painting represented the beauty of the sunset over the ocean. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"