played (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /pleɪd/
Definition
Engaged in a game or activity for enjoyment; performed a role in a play or film; operated a musical instrument or device.
Examples
She played the piano beautifully at the concert.
The actors played their parts with great emotion.
They played cards all night.
How to Use played
- play with (prepositional phrase)
- To use an object or interact with someone for enjoyment or amusement. — "The cat played with the ball of yarn."
- play against (prepositional phrase)
- To compete in a game or sport with another person or team. — "Our team played against the champions yesterday."
- play on (prepositional phrase)
- To exploit someone's weakness or trust; to perform music. — "He played on her sympathy to get money."
- play out (phrasal verb)
- To develop or happen in a particular way. — "We'll have to wait and see how the situation plays out."
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