game
game Lexical Profile
game Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A structured form of play or competitive activity, usually undertaken for entertainment, sport, or educational purposes, governed by specific rules.
"We played a strategic board game that lasted for three hours."
Wild mammals or birds hunted for sport or food.
"The chef prepared a hearty winter stew using venison and other wild game."
• verb
To play video games or participate in games of chance for entertainment or stakes.
"He spent the entire weekend gaming with his friends online."
To manipulate a system, rules, or a situation to one's advantage, typically in an unfair or deceptive manner.
"The corporation successfully gamed the tax system to avoid paying their fair share."
• Rhymes for game
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'gamen' meaning 'amusement, joy, or sport', descending from Proto-Germanic '*gamaną' (amusement, participation).
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