play
играть
take part in a game
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play with Russian translation
play usage examples
По субботам мы играем в настольные игры в общественном центре.
On Saturdays we play board games at the community centre.
Он хочет сыграть в футбол с соседями после работы.
He wants to play football with his neighbours after work.
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play belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
play synonyms
Related words worth learning together
to be involved in an event or activity; emphasizes participation rather than playing for fun
She takes part in the school play.
to join or be involved in an activity or event; slightly more formal than 'take part in'
They participate in the annual tournament.
to perform as an actor (play a role) or to take action; as a synonym of 'play' only in the acting sense
He acts in a local theatre group.
to present a show, music, or action to an audience; more formal than 'play' in performance contexts
She performs classical music at concerts.
to take part with others in an activity that is already happening; casual and social
Come and join in the game!
to become involved in an activity; formal and often used for work or serious activities
He engages in community projects in his free time.
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; differs from 'play' when the emphasis is on training or rehearsal
I practice the piano every day.
What’s the difference
How is play different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
play meaning: what does it mean?
take part in a game
play pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
play is pronounced as /ˈpleɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
play definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
On Saturdays we play board games at the community centre. Translation: По субботам мы играем в настольные игры в общественном центре.
Is play part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, play (играть) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is play part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, play (играть) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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