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game

/ɡeɪm/

[/ɡeɪm/]

an activity played for fun

Beginnernoun

Definition

A game is an activity with rules that people play for fun or in a competition.

Example

Let us play a game after dinner.

Let us play a game after dinner.

Etymology

From Old English 'gamen' meaning 'joy'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in talk about play and sport.

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