Playing: meaning, definitions and examples

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playing

 

[ หˆpleษชษชล‹ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

sports

The action or conduct of a game, sport, or other activity.

Synonyms

activity, engagement, game

Examples of usage

  • She has been playing tennis since she was a child.
  • He enjoys playing basketball with his friends on weekends.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Adjective

general

Engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation.

Synonyms

enjoyable, fun, recreational

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jogando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‡เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spielen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ graฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Šใ‚“ใงใ„ใ‚‹ (asonde iru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jouer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oynuyor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†€์ด (nol-i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ุนุจ (yalaab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hranรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hranรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉ (wรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐ spila

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜ (tamashi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oynamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,283, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.