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player

/ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/

Meanings
noun
One that plays

Examples :

"My brother is a good player of the guitar. "
person sport entertainment game essential

Related Words

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participant noun

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/

One who participates.

"All participants must adhere to the rules of the competition."

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significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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serious adjective

/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈsɪəɹ.i.əs/

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition

"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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playful adjective

/ˈpleɪfəl/

Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

"Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life."

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thought verb

/θɔːt/ /θɔt/

To ponder, to go over in one's head.

"Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be."

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brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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gossiping verb

/ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/ /ˈɡɑs.ɪ.pɪŋ/

To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

"The teenagers were gossiping about who had a crush on whom at the school dance. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "

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guitar noun

/ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/

A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).

"My brother plays the guitar beautifully. "