play with

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pley with, with]
- /pleɪ wɪθ, wɪð/
- /pleɪ wɪð/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pley with, with]
- /pleɪ wɪθ, wɪð/

Definitions of play with words

noun play with a dramatic composition or piece; drama. 1
noun play with a dramatic performance, as on the stage. 1
noun play with exercise or activity for amusement or recreation. 1
noun play with fun or jest, as opposed to seriousness: I said it merely in play. 1
noun play with a pun. 1
noun play with 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 play with

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 Play with

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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play with 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".

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Synonyms for play with

verb play with

finger — any of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
fribble — to act in a foolish or frivolous manner; trifle.
futz around — to pass time in idleness (usually followed by around).
idled — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
lead on — to go before or with to show the way; conduct or escort: to lead a group on a cross-country hike.

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