Synonyms for

Games

Verb / geɪmz / Another word for games — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Games are activities that people do for fun or competition.

Synonyms & similar words

punt plot stake biz beton secretplan back gage game activities pastimes entertainment amusements diversions distractions recreation sports competitions contests matches challenges puzzles quizzes tests gamesmanship gaming gambling lotteries raffles

Synonyms by register

Formal

contests competitions pursuits pastimes

Informal

fun play stuff things

Literary

diversions recreations sport

Antonyms

earnestness seriousness work labor industry application

Common collocations

  • board games
  • video games
  • card games
  • party games
  • play games
  • win games
  • lose games
  • team games

Word family

noun game
verb game
adjective gamey

Usage note

While 'games' can refer to serious competitions, it often implies lighthearted amusement. Be mindful of context to avoid misinterpretation.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite games are chess and checkers.
  2. We played a game of tag at recess.
  3. Video games are popular among kids.
  4. The Olympic games are held every four years.
  5. I won the game with a lucky roll of the dice.

Quotes

  • Life is more fun if you play games. - Roald Dahl
  • Games lubricate the body and the mind. - Benjamin Franklin
  • All games have morals; and the game of Snakes and Ladders captures, as no other activity can hope to do, the eternal truth that for every ladder you climb, a snake is waiting just around the corner, and for every snake, a ladder will compensate. - Salman Rushdie

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