Sports / A1

PLAY/pleɪ/

To play is to do something for fun or to take part in a game. play football, play a game. Play the piano uses “the” for instruments. Play with a friend. Noun: a play (theatre) is a later meaning.

Meaning

To do something for fun, or to take part in a game.

Examples

• “The children play after school.”
• “He plays cricket.”

Good to know

play + sport (no “the”). play the + instrument.

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