Simple meaning
What does Play mean?
Play means to have fun with a game, toy, sport, or activity.
Dictionary definition
To do an activity or game for fun.
Example sentences
Play in a sentence
easy
We play tag after school.
medium
The band will play a cheerful song.
hard
A fair game is more fun when everyone gets a chance to play.
Synonyms
Words like Play
gameUse for a structured activity with rules.
pretendUse when imagining roles or stories for fun.
Antonyms
Opposite words
workUse for doing a task or job.
restUse when stopping activity to relax.
Word family
Play word family
Base word
play
verb
plays
Plays now or often.
verb
played
Played in the past.
verb
playing
Having fun in an activity now.
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Quick practice
Try Play
Practice 1
What does play usually mean?
Play usually means joining a fun activity or game.
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