PLAY


Meaning of PLAY in English

n. Function: noun

1 activity engaged in for amusement FF1C; children need periods of work and play FF1E;

Synonyms: disport, diversion, fun, recreation, sport

Related Words: amusement, entertainment; frolic, gambol, romp; delectation, delight, enjoyment, pleasure

Contrasted Words: business, duty, obligation; labor; drudgery

Antonyms: work

2

Synonyms: FUN 1, game, jest, joke, sport

Related Words: sportiveness

Antonyms: earnest

3

Synonyms: TRICK 1, artifice, device, feint, gambit, gimmick, maneuver, ploy, stratagem, wile

4

Synonyms: USE 1, appliance, application, employment, operation, usance

5

Synonyms: ROOM 3, elbowroom, latitude, leeway, margin, scope

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.