Synonyms for
Playing
Definition
the action of taking part in a game or sport
Synonyms & similar words
act
dally
wager
bet
recreate
encounter
diddle
acting
playacting
bring
spiel
flirt
playact
work
takeon
actas
trifle
makefor
roleplay
toy
meet
represent
play
performing
wreak
participating
competing
performing
engaging
practicing
rehearsing
acting
pretending
enjoying
sporting
gaming
gambling
betting
wagering
staking
speculating
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- playing a game
- playing a role
- playing music
- playing sports
- playing with fire
- playing the stock market
- playing cards
- playing dead
Word family
Usage note
The word 'playing' can refer to both recreational activities and the act of performing a role or function. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- I am playing with my new toy car.
- We are playing in the park.
- He likes playing video games.
- She is playing the piano beautifully.
- The children are playing a game of tag.
Quotes
Life is more fun if you play games.
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.
We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.