game
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1.0
- noun
- /ɡeɪm/
:
juego
- During our family gathering, we enjoyed an exciting game of charades.
- play games
- video games
- game rules
We played an epic game of nasty food Jenga.
- We played an epic game of nasty food Jenga.
- Guys, you can only play one game at once, right?
- Like, oh, if you play a game that is.
- But it's a it's a very different game now.
- And then I go, and I don't mean the game, right?
- Yeah, we are in London and the game is blindfold.
- We only get to play this game one time once.
Examples
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We played an epic game of nasty food Jenga.
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But you guys are playing this game, so go ahead.
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You could create this game of make believe.
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and learn today how to win at the game of life. Enjoy.
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Make no mistake about it; video games can be a great use of free time.
Academic text (2011) -
Hey, who wants to play a party game?
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Let's play a little game.
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It's a whole new ball game, fellows.
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Teachers explain the aim of the game and the rules and limitations of the game.
Academic text (2015) -
In REP, a coach guides children through age-appropriate games aimed at increasing their physical activity.
Academic text (2013)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A physical activity like football or tennis played for fun and competition
∞
2.4
A competition between people or groups to win something
517
1.4
A game in which two teams or players compete
396
2.3
An event where people or teams compete to win
277
1.0
A game you play by controlling pictures on a screen
121
1.0
A match where two teams try to score points by moving a ball into the other team's goal
65
1.1
A television program where people compete in games or quizzes to win prizes
58
1.0
A game played with a ball, like baseball or football
45
1.7
A game where players move pieces on a board by following rules
28
2.0
A game played on a computer for fun or competition
23
2.0
A game played with a ball, like baseball or soccer
22
3.9
A practice where soldiers and commanders rehearse battle plans
12
3.3
A sports match played for practice or fun that does not count in official results
11
3.0
A game where players make or find words by following rules, like crosswords
8
1.2
An activity people do with guests to make a social event more fun
6
3.0
A match that is very hard to win
4
4.5
A game that copies military battles for training and study
4
2.3
An activity many people enjoy watching live or on TV
3
2.7
A contest where athletes compete in sports such as running or jumping
3
1.0
A simple game that children play for fun
2
2.1
An unofficial game played to improve skills and try new strategies
2
4.9
A game or puzzle that makes you think and use your brain
1
2.2
A sports game played during the day rather than at night
1
2.6
A game played on a table like a board game or card game
1
2.5
A competition where people or teams compete in sports
1
2.8
A video game that lets you play basketball on a computer, console, or phone
1
2.5
A match where two teams take turns to hit a ball and score runs
1
3.4
A game where people bet money and can win or lose
1
3.0
A game people play on a marked court like tennis or basketball
1
2.1
A game played outside that involves active play, like soccer or hide-and-seek
A sport or contest that involves physical activity and skill
An outdoor team game played on a large marked grass or turf area like football
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
121
1.0
A match where two teams try to score points by moving a ball into the other team's goal
62
1.0
A match between two teams of five players to score by throwing a ball through a high hoop
43
1.1
A game played with playing cards, for example poker, that often needs skill or luck
- UK
32
1.0
Two teams play on ice using sticks to move a small puck into the other team's goal
- Jargon
25
3.6
A series of plays in American football that move the ball by throwing to teammates
- Informal
17
4.8
People or groups say others caused a problem to avoid taking responsibility
15
1.2
A sport on a large outdoor course where players use clubs to hit a small ball into holes
- Specialized
15
6.1
A baseball game where the pitcher allows no player from the other team to reach base
12
3.3
A sports match played for practice or fun that does not count in official results
- Informal
11
4.7
A situation where people wait to see what others do to gain an advantage
11
2.0
A board game for two players who move pieces to trap the other player's king so it cannot move
5
1.0
A game where two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a net to land on opponents' side
4
8.8
A cheating street game where someone hides an object under cups and makes people guess where it is
- Jargon
1
7.0
A hockey penalty that removes a player for the rest of the game while the team may replace them
How Competitive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Game for an activity with rules comes from old gamen, which meant 'play' or 'fun', so a game is an activity people play together. That's why games have rules and are for enjoyment or competition.