play Synonyms
Another word for play
• noun (Context 1)
Activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
"Young children learn important social skills through unstructured recreation."
• noun (Context 2)
A dramatic literary work written to be performed by actors on a stage, television, or radio.
"Our class attended a performance of a famous Shakespearean drama at the local theater."
• verb (Context 3)
To engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
"The children went outside to frolic in the park after finishing their homework."
• verb (Context 4)
To participate in an athletic game, sport, or competitive match against an opponent.
"She likes to compete basketball with her teammates every Saturday morning."
• verb (Context 5)
To perform music on a musical instrument or cause a device to emit recorded sound or video.
"He learned to perform the acoustic guitar when he was twelve years old."
• noun (Context 6)
The conducting of an athletic game or match, or a specific strategic maneuver executed within a game.
"Rain delayed action for two hours during the championship tennis tournament."
• verb (Context 7)
To represent or portray a specific character in a theatrical production, film, or television show.
"The veteran actor was chosen to portray the lead detective in the new mystery series."
• noun (Context 8)
Freedom of movement or space in which a mechanism or part can move and operate.
"The mechanic noticed too much slack in the steering wheel and tightened the linkage."
Opposites of play
The opposite of play shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: