/pleɪ/
Translation
To take part in a game or fun activity, or to make music on an instrument.
Word origin
From Old English plegan, meaning to move quickly, to play, or to take part in a game.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- plegan
Grammar
Examples
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"Play" is the form used with "the children".
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"Plays" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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"Played" is the past form of "play".
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(10)A Day Together
2 min read · Core 1000
The New House
2 min read · Core 1000
A Day at the Farm
3 min read · Core 1000
A Rainy Afternoon
3 min read · Core 1000
At the Doctor
3 min read · Core 1000
The Journey
3 min read · Core 1000
The New Neighbour
3 min read · Core 1000
The Phone Call
3 min read · Core 1000
The Midnight Piano
5 min read · Core 5000
The Whale on the Beach
5 min read · Core 5000
Grammar articles
(10)Advanced articles in English: the zero article, the with names and places, and go to school vs go to the school
English grammar test: 30 questions with answers (A2-B2)
Modal verbs in English: rules, examples and how to use them
Past continuous tense: was and were plus -ing, and when to use it instead of the past simple
Past simple tense: rules, examples and when to use it
Present continuous tense: form, spelling and uses
Present simple tense: rules, examples and when to use it
Reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English: myself, yourself, each other, and when English does not bother
The subjunctive and the unreal past in English: I suggest he go, if I were you, and it's time we left
Used to, would and be used to: talking about past habits and states in English
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This word is part of lesson 4.