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Game

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡeɪm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡeɪm/"]/

Meaning of Game

an activity that you do to have fun, often one that has rules and that you can win or lose; the equipment for a game

In simple words: An activity for fun or competition.

Game in a sentence

• We played a fun game of soccer at the park last weekend.
• He always wins the board game every time we play.
• The game starts at 7 PM, so we need to arrive early.
• They are developing a new video game that will be released next year.
• She has a strategy to improve her game in tennis.

How to use Game

Used in various contexts, from board games to video games. Informal usage among friends is common, while 'game' can appear in more formal contexts discussing sports or competitions. Avoid using it to describe serious situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'game' of chess to remember it — it’s strategic and competitive.

Related words

Collocations with Game

• ball
• board
• card
• learn
• create
• design
• player
• designer
• developer
• ball
• board
• card
• learn
• create
• design
• player
• designer
• developer
• big
• close
• tight
• have
• play
• lose
• game against
• game with
• game of
• fine
• good
• great
• have
• play
• pitch
• winner
• Commonwealth
• Olympic
• etc.
• compete in
• participate in
• take part in
• be in
• enter
• game of
• all part of the game
• new to this game
• little
• silly
• stupid
• play
• put an end to
• give away

Synonyms for Game

• match
• competition
• contest
• activity
• sport

Opposites of Game

• work
• seriousness

Common mistakes with Game

• Confusing 'game' with 'play' — 'play' is a verb.
• Using 'games' when referring to a single instance — use 'game' for one.
• Mixing up game types (e.g., referring to a board game as a video game).

Frequently asked questions about Game

What does Game mean?

An activity for fun or competition.

What is the definition of Game?

an activity that you do to have fun, often one that has rules and that you can win or lose; the equipment for a game

How do you use Game in a sentence?

We played a fun game of soccer at the park last weekend.

Can you give another example of Game?

He always wins the board game every time we play.

What are synonyms for Game?

Common alternatives include match, competition, contest, activity, sport.

What is the opposite of Game?

Opposite meanings include work, seriousness.

What words go with Game?

It commonly pairs with ball, board, card, learn, create, design, player, designer, developer, ball, board, card, learn, create, design, player, designer, developer, big, close, tight, have, play, lose, game against, game with, game of, fine, good, great, have, play, pitch, winner, Commonwealth, Olympic, etc., compete in, participate in, take part in, be in, enter, game of, all part of the game, new to this game, little, silly, stupid, play, put an end to, give away.

What are common mistakes when using Game?

Confusing 'game' with 'play' — 'play' is a verb. Using 'games' when referring to a single instance — use 'game' for one. Mixing up game types (e.g., referring to a board game as a video game).

How do you pronounce Game?

US: /["/ɡeɪm/"]/, UK: /["/ɡeɪm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Game?

Used in various contexts, from board games to video games. Informal usage among friends is common, while 'game' can appear in more formal contexts discussing sports or competitions. Avoid using it to describe serious situations.

What CEFR level is Game?

"Game" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.