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gamed

/ɡeɪmd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To have played a game, often implying victory or mastery.

  • Verb

    To manipulate or exploit a situation to one's advantage.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with gamed
tamed , framed , named
Homophones
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  1. gamed, gamin' (en) : A young boy or girl.

  2. gamed (en) : A person who gambles.


Variants
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game , gamed , games , gaming , pre-game , pre-gamed , pre-games , pre-gaming , pregame , pregamed , pregames , pregaming , war-game , war-gamed , war-games , war-gaming
Forms
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past tense and past participle of 'game'


Etymology
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Originally from the past tense of the English verb 'game,' meaning 'to play.' The meaning 'to manipulate or exploit' is a figurative extension of the original meaning.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'gamed' has been used in the video game industry since the 1980s to describe players who exploit glitches or loopholes in games.

  2. The term 'gamed' has also been used in psychology to describe individuals who manipulate or exploit situations to their advantage.


Related Concepts
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  1. gaming: The activity of playing video games or participating in role-playing games.

  2. exploit: To use (a weakness or vulnerability) to one's advantage.


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In video games, 'gamed' can refer to exploiting glitches or loopholes in the game to gain an unfair advantage. In everyday language, it can refer to having successfully completed or mastered a game or situation.

How to Memorize "gamed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people gathered around a table, each holding a controller and playing a video game. Visualize the feeling of triumph when you successfully complete a level or achieve a high score.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gamed' with the feeling of accomplishment you get when you master a new skill or complete a challenging task.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'gamed' is the past tense of 'game,' so visualize yourself playing a game and then achieving victory.


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