play
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /pleɪ/US /pleɪ/
Meaning
noun
a piece of writing performed by actors in a theatre or on television or radio
“a stage/radio play”
verb
to do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work
“You'll have to play inside today.”
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“he started out as a game developer himself if you've played any of the Kirby Earthbound or Smash Brothers games you've already met his inner self yet his vision of the future”
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“friends with everyone was to play a lot”
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“No idea how this may play out.”
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