Advertisement

play

Definition for play

noun as in theater piece

noun as in amusement, entertainment

noun as in latitude, range

Strongest match

action

Weak match

elbowroom

verb as in compete in sport

verb as in act; take the part of

verb as in gamble, risk

Strongest matches

game, put, set, take

Weak match

lay money on

verb as in produce music

Strongest matches

perform, work

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

China wants social media platforms to play a part too in its massive internet clean-up.

From BBC

"Hamas will not have a role to play in governance," Abbas said in his speech.

From BBC

It did not play like the star-studded juggernaut or villainous evil empire or ascendant dynastic power the rest of the baseball world had labeled it to be.

As the Angels played out their final week, the Angel Stadium store featured a “Thank You Fans” sale, with up to 50% off caps, T-shirts, polo shirts, jackets, even authentic Mike Trout jerseys.

“How he not only led by example, but he was very demonstrative in the practice in terms of his expectations of the team, how they played, their togetherness,” Pelinka said.

Advertisement

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

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement