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Etymology
1. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] participate in games or sport.
Synonyms
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. play
noun. ['ˈpleɪ'] a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage.
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome.
Synonyms
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] play on an instrument.
Synonyms
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] play a role or part.
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. draw
verb. ['ˈdrɔ'] cause to move by pulling.
Etymology
- draw (English)
- drawen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] replay (as a melody).
Antonyms
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. draw
verb. ['ˈdrɔ'] make, formulate, or derive in the mind.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- draw (English)
- drawen (Middle English (1100-1500))