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- [in pley]
- /ɪn pleɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in pley]
- /ɪn pleɪ/
Definitions of in play words
- noun in play a dramatic composition or piece; drama. 1
- noun in play a dramatic performance, as on the stage. 1
- noun in play exercise or activity for amusement or recreation. 1
- noun in play fun or jest, as opposed to seriousness: I said it merely in play. 1
- noun in play a pun. 1
- noun in play the playing, action, or conduct of a game: The pitcher was replaced in the fourth inning of play. 1
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Origin of in play
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English pleye, Old English plega; (v.) Middle English pleyen, Old English pleg(i)an (cognate with Middle Dutch pleien to leap for joy, dance, rejoice, be glad)
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Parts of speech for In play
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in play popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in play usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in play
adj in play
- operating — used or engaged in performing operations: an operating surgeon.
- alive — If people or animals are alive, they are not dead.
- effective — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
Antonyms for in play
adj in play
- inoperative — not operative; not in operation.
- unmovable — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.
- abeyant — temporarily inactive, stopped, or suspended.
- dormant — lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive, as in sleep; torpid: The lecturer's sudden shout woke the dormant audience.
- immobile — incapable of moving or being moved.
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