well-played

play

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pley]
- /pleɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pley]
- /pleɪ/

Definitions of well-played word

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

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 Well-played

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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well-played 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".