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Pronunciation: [/pleɪ/]

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play: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use play in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to engage in an activity for fun or enjoyment, especially involving rules or competition. Like when you are having fun with friends or family doing something like tag, soccer, or a board game.

Example

The children love to play outside in the park.

Example

I don't like to play video games, I find them boring.

Example

Do you want to play hide and seek with us?

Context: “performance”

(noun) a dramatic performance on stage, in a specific role or character. Like when actors portray a story in front of an audience.

Example

She got the lead role in the school play this year.

Example

The play was poorly acted and received bad reviews.

Example

Have you ever been in a school play before?

Context: “manipulate”

(verb) to handle or deal with something in a certain way, often with a sense of manipulation or strategy. Like when you pretend to be someone or something else to get what you want.

Example

He knows how to play the piano very well.

Example

She's just playing you, don't believe everything she says.

Example

Why are you playing the victim in this situation?

How to pronounce play

Pronunciation: [/pleɪ/]

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