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played

Pronunciation: [/pleɪd/]

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played: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “games”

(verb) to take part in a game or sport, either for fun or competition. You can play soccer with your friends at the park or play a board game with your family at home.

Example

She played basketball with her classmates during recess.

Example

He didn't play in the football match yesterday.

Example

Are you going to play tennis this weekend?

Context: “musical instrument”

(verb) to make music by using a musical instrument. You can play the piano, guitar, drums, or any other instrument to produce sounds and melodies.

Example

He played the violin beautifully during the concert.

Example

She doesn't know how to play any musical instrument.

Example

Can you play the flute?

Context: “acting”

(verb) to act a role in a movie, play, or TV show. Actors play characters in a story to entertain the audience.

Example

The famous actor played the lead role in the new film.

Example

She has never played a villain in any of her movies.

Example

Who is playing the hero in the play?

How to pronounce played

Pronunciation: [/pleɪd/]

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