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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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"We have to say thanks to our fans. They were fantastic, they helped the players a lot before, during and at the end of the game," said De Zerbi.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

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

Heaven, 19, had not started a game under Carrick, having first been given his chance by Ruben Amorim and then his immediate replacement Darren Fletcher.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“She has a home game coming up and I think I’ll go out and watch. My goal for us is to have at least a .500 season and make the playoffs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

I turned off the game and opened my laptop.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

Vocabulary lists containing game

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