Playing: meaning, definitions and examples
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playing
[ หpleษชษชล ]
sports
The action or conduct of a game, sport, or other activity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She has been playing tennis since she was a child.
- He enjoys playing basketball with his friends on weekends.
music
The performance of music, drama, or comedy.
Synonyms
execution, performance, recital
Examples of usage
- The band gave a great playing at the concert.
- She is known for her exceptional piano playing.
general
Engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They had a fun playing time at the park.
- The children were playing happily in the garden.
Translations
Translations of the word "playing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jogando
- tocando
- brincando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช spielen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bermain
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ graฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใงใใ (asonde iru)
๐ซ๐ท jouer
๐ช๐ธ jugando
๐น๐ท oynuyor
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ด (nol-i)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุนุจ (yalaab)
๐จ๐ฟ hranรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hranรญ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉ (wรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ igranje
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐ spila
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแ (tamashi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ oynamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ jugando
Etymology
The word 'playing' originated from the Old English word 'plegian', which means 'to exercise, frolic, engage in amusement'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to engaging in games, sports, music, and other activities for entertainment. The concept of 'playing' is deeply rooted in human nature, reflecting the intrinsic desire for enjoyment and recreation.
See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.