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     • What does the noun play mean? There are 49 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun play, 12 of which are labelled obsolete.
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   How many meanings does the noun play have?

   • There are 49 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun play, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. play has developed meanings and uses in subjects including How common is the noun play? About 70 occurrences per million words in modern written English

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   Is play a verb or a noun?

   • The earliest known use of the noun play is in the Old English period (pre-1150). It is also recorded as a verb from the Old English period (pre-1150). play is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: play v. play, n. Old English– play, v. Old English–

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   Where did the word play come from?

   • The first records of the word play come from before 900. As a noun, it ultimately comes from the Old English plega. As a verb, it ultimately comes from the Old English plegian, which is related to the Middle Dutch pleien, meaning “to leap for joy” or “to rejoice.” Did you know ... ? What are some other forms related to play?

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   How do you describe a play?

   • A play is a piece of writing performed in a theatre, on the radio, or on television. My uncle wrote a play about his father. children When children play, they spend time using toys and taking part in games. She was playing with her dolls. musical instrument If you play an instrument, you make music with it.

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   There are 49 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun play, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to compete against a person or team in a game: Who are the Giants playing next week? [ T ] to hit or kick a ball in a game: play something to someone He played the ball back to the goalkeeper. A good pool player takes time deciding which shot to play. [ T ]

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   play is the general word for any such form of activity, often undirected, spontaneous, or random: Childhood should be a time for play. game refers to a recreational contest, mental or physical, usually governed by set rules: a game of chess.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › play_2play noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of play noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   A play is a performance that is done on a stage or in a theater. Play also means to engage in a fun activity or to emit sound or video from a media device. Play has many other senses as both a noun and a verb. In theater, a play is a performance

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   The meaning of PLAY is to engage in sport or recreation : frolic. How to use play in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Play.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › playMeaning of play – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PLAY definition: 1. to take part in a sport or game: 2. If children play, they enjoy themselves with toys and…. Learn more.