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playing

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation.

    - "I enjoy playing soccer with my friends."
    - "The children were playing in the park."
    - "My dog loves to play fetch."
  • Verb

    Performing an instrument or singing, especially as a profession.

    - "She is a talented violinist who loves to play."
    - "The band played for hours at the concert."
    - "The pianist played a beautiful concerto."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/



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Synonyms

defraud , get it on , have sex , make out
Rhymes
Words rhyming with playing
plays , prays , mays , grazes , razes
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. playing (en) : Engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation

  2. playing (en) : Performing an instrument or singing

  3. playing (en) : Operating or controlling (a machine or equipment)

  4. playing (en) : Performing or acting in a theatrical production

  5. playing (en) : Engaging in sexual activity

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. playing (en) : Engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation

  2. playing (en) : Performing an instrument or singing

  3. playing (en) : Operating or controlling (a machine or equipment)

  4. playing (en) : Performing or acting in a theatrical production

  5. playing (en) : Engaging in sexual activity

Variants
List of all variants of playing that leads to same result
play , play ball , play both ends against the middle , play by ear , play games , play her cards , play his cards , play my cards , play one's cards , play our cards , play possum , play second fiddle , play the field , play the game , play their cards , play with a full deck , play with fire , play with herself , play with himself , play with myself , play with oneself , play with ourselves , play with themselves , play with yourself , play with yourselves , play your cards , playabilities , playability , playable , played , played ball , played both ends against the middle , played by ear , played games , played her cards , played his cards , played my cards , played one's cards , played our cards , played possum , played second fiddle , played the field , played the game , played their cards , played with a full deck , played with fire , played with herself , played with himself , played with myself , played with oneself , played with ourselves , played with themselves , played with yourself , played with yourselves , played your cards , playing , playing ball , playing both ends against the middle , playing by ear , playing games , playing her cards , playing his cards , playing my cards , playing one's cards , playing our cards , playing possum , playing second fiddle , playing the field , playing the game , playing their cards , playing with a full deck , playing with fire , playing with herself , playing with himself , playing with myself , playing with oneself , playing with ourselves , playing with themselves , playing with yourself , playing with yourselves , playing your cards , plays , plays ball , plays both ends against the middle , plays by ear , plays games , plays her cards , plays his cards , plays one's cards , plays possum , plays second fiddle , plays the field , plays the game , plays with a full deck , plays with fire , plays with herself , plays with himself , plays with oneself , playing card , playing cards , playing field , playing fields , playing time , long-playing , level playing field , level the playing field , long-playing record , someone's mind is playing tricks on her , someone's mind is playing tricks on him , someone's mind is playing tricks on him/her , duck and drake , duck and drakes , ducks and drakes , ducks and drakeses , made ducks and drakes of , made ducks and drakes with , make ducks and drakes of , makes ducks and drakes of , makes ducks and drakes with , making ducks and drakes of , making ducks and drakes with , play ducks and drakes with , played ducks and drakes with , playing ducks and drakes with , plays ducks and drakes with
Forms
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plays, played, playing, plays, played, playing

Etymology
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The Old English word 'plegian' meant 'to play'. The meaning evolved from the idea of 'experimenting' or 'testing' to 'engaging in an activity for enjoyment'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'play' comes from the Old English word 'plegian', which meant 'to play'.

  2. The longest game of chess in history lasted for 11 years, 4 months, and 7 days.

  3. The world record for the most Rubik's cubes solved simultaneously is 1,133 cubes.

  4. The first video game was created in 1947, called 'OXO' or 'Noughts and Crosses'.

Related Concepts
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  1. recreation: Activities done for enjoyment and relaxation

  2. entertainment: Activities that provide pleasure and amusement

  3. leisure: Free time for rest and enjoyment

  4. games: Structured activities with rules and objectives

  5. sports: Physical activities with competition and rules

Culture
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Playing has been a significant part of human culture throughout history. From ancient civilizations to modern times, playing has been used for entertainment, relaxation, and social bonding. In literature, playing is often depicted as a way to escape reality and explore the imagination. In art, playing is a common theme in paintings and sculptures. In music, playing is the foundation of all musical expression. In sports, playing is a way to stay active and competitive.

How to Memorize "playing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself engaging in an activity you enjoy, such as playing a sport or playing a musical instrument.
    - Visualize the feeling of joy and satisfaction that comes from playing.
    - Visualize yourself improving and mastering the activity over time.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'playing' with activities that bring you joy and relaxation.
    - Associate the word 'playing' with the feeling of being in the moment and fully engaged.
    - Associate the word 'playing' with the idea of exploration and discovery.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Please Quench My Thirst' to remember the definition of 'playing' as 'Engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Perform Artistic Music Every Night' to remember the definition of 'playing' as 'Performing an instrument or singing'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Practice Operating Machines Everyday' to remember the definition of 'playing' as 'Operating or controlling (a machine or equipment)'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Perform Acts In Theatres Every Night' to remember the definition of 'playing' as 'Performing or acting in a theatrical production'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Pleasure Engages Many Individuals Yearly' to remember the definition of 'playing' as 'Engaging in sexual activity'.

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