Definition: 1. Participate in games or sport. 2. Act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome. 3. Play on an instrument. 4. Play a role or part. 5. An attempt to get something. 6. Play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules.
Use 'play' in a sentence:
1. The play was first performed in 1987.
2. The play received rave reviews.
3. I thought the play was rubbish!
4. Children need to play out in the open.
5. I used to play basketball.
6. The play had us in stitches.
7. 'Play with us!' the children clamoured.
8. He enjoys rough-and-tumble play.
9. The play was a miserable failure.
10. Do they always play this rough?
11. You'll have to play inside today.
12. How did they play?
13. 'Let's play make-believe,' said Sam.
14. Let's play charades.
15. The play flopped on Broadway.
16. The play finished at 10.30.
17. He didn't play one bum note.
18. How long does the play last?
19. There's a time to work and a time to play.
20. It's satisfying to play a game really well.
21. Play their new CD for me, please.
22. You simply must see the play.
23. The play was embarrassingly bad.
24. What position does he play?
25. The play's first night was a total disaster.
26. Let's play a different game.
27. We found the play very heavy.
28. I used to play dominoes there.
29. Lizzie used to play the violin.
30. It's easily the best play I've seen this year.
31. A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field.
32. Dallas will play Green Bay.
33. We'll need a flat surface to play the game on.
34. I also play squash.
35. Did you hear that play on the radio last night?
36. Who wants to play cards?
37. The media played an important part in the last election.
38. 65% of children play computer games.
39. The play took London by storm.
40. By popular demand, the play will run for another week.
41. I used to play here as a boy.
42. The play is a murder mystery.
43. Very young children should not be left to play without supervision.
44. Kids would rather play than study.
45. Books provide children with ideas and a stimulus for play.
46. Germany is playing a leading role on the international stage.
47. The financial crisis has brought new factors into play.
48. She plays an active part in local politics.
49. The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions.
50. Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine.
51. The police play a vital role in our society.
52. These units played a key functional role in the military operation.
53. It is one of the greatest roles she has played.
54. Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease.
55. Money played an important role in his life.
56. They'll respect you as long as you play fair.
57. The playing area was marked off with a white line.
58. The street is not safe for children to play in.
