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English word

play

A1Frequent NGSL-1
UK /pleɪ/US /pleɪ/
noun

a piece of writing performed by actors in a theatre or on television or radio

verb

to do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work

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Satoru Iwata - Heart of a Gamer | GDC 2005 Keynote video example

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If you've played any of the Kirby, EarthBound, or Smash Brothers games, you've already met his inner self.

Satoru Iwata - Heart of a Gamer

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Sonny—with the football that you've played, the goals you've scored, the way you've played—you are a true legend.

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