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Noun

a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
a dramatic performance, as on the stage.
exercise or activity for amusement or recreation.
fun or jest, as opposed to seriousness
I said it merely in play.
a pun.
the playing, action, or conduct of a game
The pitcher was replaced in the fourth inning of play.
the manner or style of playing or of doing something
We admired his fine play throughout the game.
an act or instance of playing or of doing something
a stupid play that cost us the match.
one's turn to play
Whose play is it?
a playing for stakes; gambling.
an attempt to accomplish something, often in a manner showing craft or calculation; maneuver
They tried to buy up the stock in a takeover play.
an enterprise or venture; deal
an oil and drilling play.
action, conduct, or dealing of a specified kind
fair play; foul play.
action, activity, or operation
the play of fancy.
brisk, light, or changing movement or action
a fountain with a leaping play of water.
elusive change or movement, as of light or colors
the play of a searchlight against the night sky.
a space in which something, as a part of a mechanism, can move.
freedom of movement within a space, as of a part of a mechanism.
freedom for action, or scope for activity
full play of the mind.
attention in the press or other media; coverage; dissemination as news
The birth of the panda got a big play in the papers.
an act or instance of being broadcast
The governor's speech got two plays on our local station.

Verb (used with object)

to act the part of (a person or character) in a dramatic performance; portray
to play Lady Macbeth.
to perform (a drama, pantomime, etc.) on or as if on the stage.
to act or sustain (a part) in a dramatic performance or in real life
to play the role of benefactor.
to act the part or character of in real life
to play the fool; to play God.
to give performances in, as a theatrical company does
to play the larger cities.
to engage in (a game, pastime, etc.).
to contend against in a game.
to function or perform as (a specified player) in a game or competition
He usually plays left end.
to employ (a piece of equipment, a player, etc.) in a game
I played my highest card.
to use as if in playing a game, as for one's own advantage
He played his brothers against each other.
to stake or wager, as in a game.
to lay a wager or wagers on (something).
to represent or imitate, as for recreation or in jest
to play cowboys and Indians.
to perform on (a musical instrument).
to perform (music) on an instrument.
to cause (a phonograph, radio, recording, etc.) to produce sound or pictures
to play a tape; to play the radio.
to do or perform
You shouldn't play tricks. Compromise plays an important part in marriage.
to carry or put into operation; act upon
to play a hunch.
to cause to move or change lightly or quickly
to play colored lights on a fountain.
to operate or cause to operate, esp. continuously or with repeated action
to play a hose on a fire.
to allow (a hooked fish) to exhaust itself by pulling on the line.
to display or feature (a news story, photograph, etc.), esp. prominently
Play the flood photos on page one.
to exploit or trade in (an investment, business opportunity, stock, etc.).

Verb (used without object)

to exercise or employ oneself in diversion, amusement, or recreation.
to do something in sport that is not to be taken seriously.
to amuse oneself; toy; trifle (often fol. by with ).
to take part or engage in a game.
to take part in a game for stakes; gamble.
to conduct oneself or act in a specified way
to play fair.
to act on or as if on the stage; perform.
to perform on a musical instrument.
(of an instrument or music) to sound in performance
The strings are playing well this evening.
(of a phonograph, radio, recording, etc.) to give forth sound
The radio played all night.
to be performed or shown
What's playing at the movie theater around the corner?
to be capable of or suitable for performance, as a television or dramatic script
We hope this scene will play well.
Informal . to be accepted or effective; fare
How will the senator's proposal play with the public?
to move freely within a space, as a part of a mechanism.
to move about lightly or quickly
The water of the fountain played in the air.
to present the effect of such motion, as light or the changing colors of an iridescent substance
The lights played strangely over the faces of the actors.
to operate continuously or with repeated action.
Informal . to comply or cooperate
They wanted her to tell them what she knew about the plans, but she refused to play.

Verb phrases

play along,
to cooperate or concur; go along.
to pretend to cooperate or concur.
play around, Informal .
to behave in a playful or frivolous manner; fool around.
to be sexually promiscuous.
to be sexually unfaithful.
play at,
to pretend interest in
It's obvious that you're just playing at fishing for my sake.
to do something without seriousness
He is merely playing at being a student.
play back, to play (a recording, esp. one newly made)
Play it back and let's hear how I sound.
play down, to treat as of little importance; belittle
He has consistently played down his own part in the successful enterprise.
play off,
Sports . to play an extra game or round in order to settle a tie.
Sports . to engage in an elimination game or games after the regular season is over in order to determine the champion.
to set (one person or thing) against another, usually for one's own gain or advantage
The children could usually get what they wanted by playing one parent off against the other.
play on or upon, to exploit, as the feelings or weaknesses of another; take selfish advantage of
She would never think of playing on the good nature of others.
play out,
to bring to an end; finish.
to use up; exhaust
to play out one's supplies.
to reel or pay out, as a rope, line, etc.
play up, to emphasize the importance of; highlight or publicize
The schools are playing up their science programs.

Idioms

bring into play
to put into motion; cause to be introduced
New evidence has been brought into play in this trial.
come to play
Informal . to be disposed to play or participate in a manner reflecting a determination to win or succeed
We're a small new business, but we came to play.
in or out of play
in or not in the state of being played during a game
The umpire says the ball was not in play.
make a play for
Informal .
to try to attract, esp. sexually
He made a play for his friend's girlfriend.
to attempt to gain by impressing favorably
This ad will make a play for new consumer markets.
play ball. ball 1 ( def. 23 ) .
play both ends against the middle
to maneuver opposing groups in order to benefit oneself.
play by ear, to play (music or a musical instrument) without printed music
as by memory of what one has heard or by unschooled musical instinct.
played out
exhausted; weary.
out of fashion; hackneyed
New styles in clothing are soon played out in New York.
used up; finished
The original tires were played out and had to be replaced.
play fast and loose, to act in an irresponsible or inconsiderate manner
esp. to employ deception to gain one's ends
to play fast and loose with someone's affections.
play for time
to prolong something in order to gain an advantage; forestall an event or decision
Their maneuvering at the conference was obviously calculated to play for time.
play hardball. hardball ( def. 4 ) .
play into the hands of, to act in such a way as to give an advantage to (someone
esp. an opponent)
If you lose your temper when he insults you, you will be playing right into his hands. Also, play into (someone's) hands.
play it by ear, to improvise
esp. in a challenging situation when confronted by unknown factors
If you can't come up with a plan, we'll just have to play it by ear.
play one's cards. card 1 ( def. 21 ) .
play politics. politics ( def. 8 ) .
play possum. possum ( def. 3 ) .
play second fiddle. second fiddle ( def. 1 ) .
play the field. field ( def. 39 ) .
play the game. game 1 ( def. 23 ) .
play up to
Informal . to attempt to impress in order to gain someone's favor
Students who too obviously play up to their teachers are usually disliked by their classmates.
play with a full deck. deck ( def. 23 ) .
play with fire. fire ( def. 54 ) .
play with oneself
Informal . to masturbate.

Antonyms

noun
work , extreme
verb
work , watch , direct , listen

Synonyms

noun
comedy , curtain-raiser , drama , entertainment , farce , flop * , hit * , mask * , musical , one-act , opera , performance , potboiler , show , smash * , smash hit , stage show , theatrical , tragedy , turkey , caper , dalliance , delight , disport , diversion , foolery , frisk , frolic , fun , gambol , game , gaming , happiness , humor , jest , joking , lark , match , pastime , pleasure , prank , recreation , relaxation , romp , sport , sportiveness , teasing , action , activity , elbowroom * , exercise , give , leeway , margin , motion , movement , operation , room , scope , space , sweep , swing , working *
verb
amuse oneself , be life of party , caper , carouse , carry on , cavort , clown , cut capers , cut up * , dally , dance , disport , divert , entertain oneself , fool around , frisk , frolic , gambol , go on a spree , horse around * , idle away , joke , jump , kibitz , kick up heels , let go , let loose , let one’s hair down , make merry , mess around * , rejoice , revel , romp , show off , skip , sport , toy , trifle , be on a team , challenge , contend , contest , engage in , participate , recreate , rival , take on , take part , vie , act the part of , discourse , do * , enact , execute , ham * , ham it up * , impersonate , lay an egg , perform , personate , playact , play a gig , portray , present , read a part , represent , take the role of , tread the boards * , bet , chance , exploit , finesse , game , hazard , jockey * , lay money on , maneuver , manipulate , put , set , speculate , stake , take , wager , blow , bow , drum , fiddle , fidget , finger , operate , pedal , render , tickle , work , fool , monkey , putter , tinker , twiddle , gamble , lay , do , play-act , run , show , impose , visit , wreak
phrasal verb
go along , womanize

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    verb, do , enact , impersonate , perform , play , portray , represent , counterfeit , dissemble , fake , feign , pose , pretend , put on , sham , simulate
  • Play-actor

    an actor who travels around the country presenting plays[syn: barnstormer ]
  • Play-by-play

    pertaining to or being a detailed account of each incident or act of an event, as in sports, a detailed and sequential description of a sports contest...
  • Play-off

    (in competitive sports) the playing of an extra game, rounds, innings, etc., in order to settle a tie., a series of games or matches, as between the leading...
  • Play act

    to engage in make-believe., to be insincere or affected in speech, manner, etc., to perform in a play., to dramatize (something), it 's hard to get away...
  • Play actor

    to engage in make-believe., to be insincere or affected in speech, manner, etc., to perform in a play., to dramatize (something), it 's hard to get away...
  • Play boy

    a man who pursues a life of pleasure without responsibility or attachments, esp. one who is of comfortable means.
  • Play date

    an appointment made by several parents to have their young children play together.
  • Play day

    a day for relaxation or for participation in sports contests; a holiday.
  • Play down

    a play-off., verb, verb, blow up , build up , explode , play up, belittle , deemphasize , gloss over * , hold back * , make light of , make little of ,...
  • Play girl

    a woman who pursues a life of pleasure without responsibility or attachments, esp. one who is of comfortable means.
  • Play off

    (in competitive sports) the playing of an extra game, rounds, innings, etc., in order to settle a tie., a series of games or matches, as between the leading...
  • Play out

    a dramatic composition or piece; drama., a dramatic performance, as on the stage., exercise or activity for amusement or recreation., fun or jest, as opposed...
  • Play up

    a dramatic composition or piece; drama., a dramatic performance, as on the stage., exercise or activity for amusement or recreation., fun or jest, as opposed...
  • Playable

    capable of or suitable for being played., (of ground) fit to be played on, as for a soccer game.
  • Playback

    the act of reproducing a sound or video recording, esp. in order to check a recording that is newly made., (in a recording device) the apparatus used in...
  • Playbill

    a program or announcement of a play.
  • Played

    (of games) engaged in; "the loosely played game"
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    a dramatic composition or piece; drama., a dramatic performance, as on the stage., exercise or activity for amusement or recreation., fun or jest, as opposed...
  • Player

    a person or thing that plays., a person who takes part or is skilled in some game or sport., a person who plays parts on the stage; an actor., a performer...
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