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game

[geym] / geɪm /
ADJECTIVE
brave
Synonyms
STRONG
bold dogged gallant hardy heroic persevering spirited
WEAK
courageous dauntless fearless intrepid nervy persistent plucky resolute spunky unafraid unflinching valiant valorous
Antonyms
STRONG
afraid cowardly fearful meek timid
WEAK
cautious
ADJECTIVE
willing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agreeable amenable willing
STRONG
disposed eager inclined interested prepared ready
WEAK
desirous up for
Antonyms
STRONG
averse disinclined reluctant unenthusiastic unwilling
ADJECTIVE
lame, weakened
Synonyms
STRONG
bad deformed disabled incapacitated injured lame maimed weakened
WEAK
weak
Antonyms
STRONG
able healthy
NOUN
entertainment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
business play sport
STRONG
adventure amusement athletics distraction diversion enterprise festivity frolic fun jest joke lark line merriment merrymaking occupation pastime plan proceeding pursuit recreation romp scheme sports undertaking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
work
STRONG
entertainment fun profession task
NOUN
individual sporting event
Synonyms
STRONGEST
competition contest match round tournament
NOUN
undomesticated animals chased for food
Synonyms
STRONG
chase fish fowl kill meat prey quarry
WEAK
raven ravin wild animals
NOUN
plot, trick
Synonyms
STRONG
butt derision design device hoax joke plan ploy prank scheme stratagem strategy tactic
WEAK
object of ridicule practical joke

Example Sentences

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The two-time reigning World Series champions threw the proverbial first punch when Tucker launched a 435-foot two-run home run into the second deck, making it 2-0 two batters into the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"It was a game for a result," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Doncic had not yet reunited with his teammates when coach JJ Redick spoke before the game, but the Lakers looked forward to getting him back on the sideline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"I saw something in that game - it has restored some belief, but this is a starting block."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

As far back as I could remember, Rowdy and I had run along those game trails like two wild deer.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

Vocabulary lists containing game

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