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played

/pleɪd/

2 entries

adjective

/pleɪd/formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который истощён или измотан, часто из-за переутомления или недосыпания.

Describes someone who is exhausted or worn out, often from overwork or lack of sleep.

  1. Engaged in (of games)B1formal

    Describes a game or match that has been participated in or taken part in.

    ruСыгранный

    • The well-played match ended in a draw.
    • The tournament featured several closely played games.
    • The final was a brilliantly played contest.

    Synonymscontested

verb

play/pleɪ/A1formal
  • ruГлагол, обозначающий участие в игре или спорте для развлечения, или исполнение музыки.

A verb used to indicate engaging in a game or sport for enjoyment, or performing music.

  1. Engage in recreationA1formal

    To do an activity for enjoyment and fun, rather than for work or study.

    ruИграть

    • Children love to play in the park.
    • She plays with her dog every evening.
    • They played games at the birthday party.

    Synonymscavortdisportfrolicrompsport

    Antonymslaborstudytoilwork

  2. A1formal

    To perform music on an instrument or with a device.

    ruИграть музыку

    • He plays the guitar very well.
    • Can you play this song on the piano?
    • She plays classical music on the violin.

    Synonymsblowexecuteinterpretperformpluckrenderstrum

  3. Participate in sportsA1formal

    To take part in a sport or game.

    ruИграть в спорт

    • They play soccer every weekend.
    • He plays basketball for the school team.
    • The teams will play against each other tomorrow.

    Synonymscompetecontendengageparticipatetake part

    Antonymstoilwork

  4. Act a roleA2formal

    To perform a character in a play, film, or show.

    ruИграть роль

    • She plays the lead role in the school play.
    • He plays a detective in the movie.
    • The actor plays multiple characters in the series.

    Synonymsactcharacterizeenactimpersonateperformportrayrepresent

Forms
  • played past participle
  • played past simple
  • playing present participle
  • plays third person singular

Phrasal variantsplay alongplay aroundplay downplay offplay outplay up