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game

/ɡeɪm/
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A game is an activity where people or sometimes machines follow specific rules for a set period. There's usually a goal or target to achieve; players try different moves or actions hoping one will work best. Games often involve competition between individuals or teams trying to win.

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"game" as noun

1 - A playful or competitive activity.

2 - A video game.

3 - (nearly always singular) A field of gainful activity, as an industry or profession.

"game" as verb

1 - To gamble.

2 - To play card games, board games, or video games.

3 - To exploit loopholes in a system or bureaucracy in a way which defeats or nullifies the spirit of the rules in effect, usually to obtain a result which otherwise would be unobtainable.

"game" as adjective

1 - Willing to participate.

2 - (of an animal) That shows a tendency to continue to fight against another animal, despite being wounded, often severely.

3 - Persistent, especially in senses similar to the above.

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Synonyms
1 - event
2 - fun
3 - gaming
4 - football
5 - sport
6 - gambling
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Antonyms
1 - loss
2 - failure
3 - defeat
4 - loss
5 - defeat
6 - flop
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Examples in Context

1 - The game had three tough rounds before we reached the finale.

1 - El juego tuvo tres duras partidas antes de llegar a la final.

2 - Effective stopping in basketball can change the momentum of the game .

2 - Un frenado efectivo en el baloncesto puede cambiar el impulso del juego .

3 - The team turned out in matching jerseys for the big game .

3 - El equipo se presentó con camisetas a juego para el gran partido .

4 - After winning the game , a warm flush filled her cheeks.

4 - Después de ganar el partido , un cálido rubor llenó sus mejillas.

5 - She laughed as she watched the boys compete in a video game .

5 - Ella se rio mientras veía a los chicos competir en un videojuego .

6 - The new video game has sold one million copies, and counting.

6 - El nuevo videojuego ha vendido un millón de copias, y subiendo.

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