Pronunciation: /ə ɡeɪm/
noun A game is a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luck.
A1 Playing a game is a fun way to pass the time.
A2 She enjoys playing a game of chess with her friends.
B1 The board game they played last night was a game of strategy.
B2 The team's performance in the championship was considered a game changer.
C1 The political negotiations felt more like a game of chess than a serious discussion.
C2 The stock market can often feel like a game of chance for investors.
article A is an indefinite article used before singular nouns when the noun is unspecified.
A1 Playing a game with friends is fun.
A2 She bought a game for her little brother's birthday.
B1 I always enjoy playing a game of chess in the park.
B2 The team worked together to come up with a game plan for the tournament.
C1 As a game designer, he is constantly coming up with innovative ideas.
C2 The virtual reality game provided a truly immersive experience for the players.
formal The team played a game of chess to improve their strategic thinking skills.
informal We're just playing a game of basketball at the park, wanna join?
slang Let's skip class and go play a game of hooky instead.
figurative Life is like a game where you have to strategize and make the right moves to succeed.
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