Play

Pronunciation: /pleɪ/

Definitions of play

noun a particular act or maneuver in a game

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy playing with my friends at the park.

A2 She bought a new play for her cat to keep it entertained.

B1 The children put on a play for their parents during the school festival.

B2 The orchestra's play of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 was truly breathtaking.

C1 The playwright's latest play received rave reviews from critics.

C2 The actor's performance in the Shakespeare play was hailed as a masterpiece.

Examples of play in a Sentence

formal The orchestra will play a symphony at the concert tonight.

informal Do you want to play a game of chess with me?

slang Let's play it cool and see how things unfold.

figurative Her words seemed to play with his emotions, causing confusion.

Grammatical Forms of play

• past tense: played
• plural: plays
• comparative: more playful
• superlative: most playful
• present tense: play
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: have played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: play
• positive degree: playful
• infinitive: to play
• gerund: playing
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of play

First Known Use: 0950 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'play' originated from the Old English word 'plegian' which meant to exercise, frolic, or engage in games.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'play' evolved to encompass a wider range of activities including theatrical performances, sports, and recreational activities.