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Synonyms for play

Two senses of play live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb and noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsThe body

engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously

Play the stock market.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

toy

Same sentence, swapped: Toy the stock market.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for play as it is used in the sentence above.

run
bring
deal

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineActions

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

There was heavy play at the blackjack table.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

gaming

Same sentence, swapped: There was heavy gaming at the blackjack table.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for play as it is used in the sentence above.

turn
fun
game

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