English Synonym Finder

play

Definitions

To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for a serious or practical purpose.

To take part in a sport or game.

To perform on a musical instrument or operate a device to produce sound or images.

Examples

The children love to play in the park after school.

She learned how to play the piano at a very young age.

It is important to play fair when competing in sports.

Synonyms

frolic recreate gamble perform sport romp dally

Antonyms

work labor toil drudge rest abstain stop