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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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Satisfied is perhaps the best word to describe how Norco High pitcher Coral Williams felt after tossing a three-hit shutout in the Gold Bracket championship game of the Michelle Carew Softball Classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Theoretically, you could tell the bot to build you a game, or an app to organize your schedule, or really anything your imagination allows.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

Durham are set to resume on 83-2 in the second innings of their opening Championship game of the new domestic season and lead Kent by 221 runs.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Some sports media types believe SI is largely a nostalgia play in a landscape where young fans go elsewhere for game highlights and turn to provocative hosts such as Pat McAfee on YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Who’s been playing an imaginary game of Look Away.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.