easy
Each player took a turn in the game.
What does Player mean?
A player is someone who plays something.
Dictionary definition
A person who plays a game, sport, instrument, or role.
Example sentences
Player in a sentence
medium
The soccer player practiced passing before the match.
hard
A strong team player listens, helps, and works toward the group goal.
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Player means a player is someone who plays something.
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Player
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play · er · strongest beat: play
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WordPlayer.
Partnoun.
MeaningPlayer means A player is someone who plays something.
ExampleExample: Each player took a turn in the game.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- play · er
- Strongest beat
- play
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on play.
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Synonyms
Words like Player
participantSomeone who takes part in an activity.
teammateA player on the same team.
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Word family
Player word family
Base word
play
noun
player
A person who plays.
noun
players
More than one player.
verb
played
Took part in a game or activity.
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Hint for students
A player is someone who plays something.
Common mix-up
Player is not the same as spectator. Player means a player is someone who plays something.
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Read this model sentence: The soccer player practiced passing before the match. Clue words: soccer, practiced, passing. Underline clue words that show why player fits instead of spectator. Now write one new sentence that shows player without using the word player. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show player?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The soccer player practiced passing before the match." Why does player fit better than spectator?
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