English · Common Verbs
plays
/pleɪz/
[/pleɪz/]
third-person singular of play
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'play': used when he, she, or it takes part in a game or makes music.
Example
My little sister plays the piano beautifully even though she only started learning last year.
My little sister plays the piano beautifully even though she only started learning last year.
Etymology
From Old English 'plegan' (to exercise, frolic, move quickly).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense for games, sport, or music.