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1. play

verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] participate in games or sport.

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.

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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.

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.

Etymology

  • play (English)
  • playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. play

verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] replay (as a melody).

Etymology

  • play (English)
  • playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. play

noun. ['ˈpleɪ'] a preset plan of action in team sports.

Etymology

  • play (English)
  • playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. play

noun. ['ˈpleɪ'] a theatrical performance of a drama.

Etymology

  • play (English)
  • playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. play

verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind.

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Etymology

  • play (English)
  • playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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