Playing — synonyms, definition

1. playing (a)

dramatizing performing

2. playing (Noun)

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playing (Noun) — The act of playing a musical instrument.

playing (Noun) — The action of taking part in a game, sport or other recreation.

playing (Noun) — The performance of a part or role in a drama.

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3. playing (Verb)

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playing (Verb) — Participate in a game or sport. ex. "We played hockey all afternoon" ex. "play cards" ex. "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches"

playing (Verb) — Act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome. ex. "This factor played only a minor part in his decision" ex. "This development played into her hands" ex. "I played no role in your dismissal"

playing (Verb) — (music) Perform music using musical instruments. ex. "The band played all night long"

playing (Verb) — (performing arts) Perform a role or part. ex. "Gielgud played Hamlet" ex. "She played the servant to her husband's master"

playing (Verb) — Be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children. ex. "The kids were playing outside all day" ex. "I used to play with trucks as a little girl"

playing (Verb) — Replay (as a melody). ex. "Play it again, Sam" ex. "She played the third movement very beautifully"

playing (Verb) — (music) perform music on (a musical instrument). ex. "He plays the flute" ex. "Can you play on this old recorder?"

playing (Verb) — Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind. ex. "She plays deaf when the news are bad"

playing (Verb) — Move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly. ex. "The spotlights played on the politicians"

playing (Verb) — Bet or wager (money). ex. "He played $20 on the new horse" ex. "She plays the races"

playing (Verb) — Engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion. ex. "On weekends I play"

playing (Verb) — Pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity. ex. "Let's play like I am mommy" ex. "Play cowboy and Indians"

playing (Verb) — Emit recorded sound. ex. "The tape was playing for hours" ex. "the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered"

playing (Verb) — (performing arts) perform on a certain location. ex. "The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16" ex. "She has been playing on Broadway for years"

playing (Verb) — Put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game. ex. "He is playing his cards close to his chest" ex. "The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory"

playing (Verb) — Engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously. ex. "They played games on their opponents" ex. "play the stock market" ex. "play with her feelings"

playing (Verb) — Behave in a certain way. ex. "play safe" ex. "play it safe" ex. "play fair"

playing (Verb) — Cause to emit recorded audio or video. ex. "I'll play you my favourite record" ex. "He never tires of playing that video"

playing (Verb) — Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination. ex. "She played nervously with her wedding ring" ex. "He played with the idea of running for the Senate"

playing (Verb) — Use to one's advantage. ex. "She plays on her clients' emotions"

playing (Verb) — Consider not very seriously. ex. "She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania"

playing (Verb) — Be received, accepted or interpreted in a specific way. ex. "This speech didn't play well with the American public" ex. "His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee"

playing (Verb) — Behave carelessly or indifferently. ex. "Play about with a young girl's affection"

playing (Verb) — Cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space. ex. "The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack"

playing (Verb) — (dramaturgy) perform on a stage or theatre. ex. "She acts in this play" ex. "I played in 'A Christmas Carol'" ex. "She roleplays in this play" ex. "She playacts in this play"

playing (Verb) — (performing arts) be performed or presented for public viewing. ex. "What's playing in the local movie theatre?" ex. "'Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years"

playing (Verb) — Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence. ex. "play a joke"

playing (Verb) — Discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream. ex. "play water from a hose" ex. "The fountains played all day"

playing (Verb) — Make bets. ex. "Play the races" ex. "play the casinos in Trouville"

playing (Verb) — Stake on the outcome of an issue. ex. "She played all her money on the dark horse"

playing (Verb) — Shoot or hit in a particular manner. ex. "She played a good backhand last night"

playing (Verb) — Use or move. ex. "I had to play my queen"

playing (Verb) — Employ in a game or in a specific position. ex. "They played him on first base"

playing (Verb) — Contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle. ex. "Princeton plays Yale this weekend" ex. "Charlie likes to play Mary"

playing (Verb) — Exhaust by allowing to pull on the line. ex. "play a hooked fish"

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