Game

Quick meaning: Game is a noun meaning A playful or competitive activity.

Meaning

A playful or competitive activity.

More Meanings

1. (countable, usually in the singular, informal) A field of gainful activity, as an industry or profession.
2. (countable, figuratively) Something that resembles a game with rules, despite not being designed.
3. (countable, military) An exercise simulating warfare, whether computerized or involving human participants.
4. (countable) A questionable or unethical practice in pursuit of a goal.
5. (uncountable) Wild animals hunted for food.
6. (uncountable, informal, used mostly for men) The ability to seduce or woo someone, usually by strategy.
7. (now rare) Lovemaking, flirtation.

Example Sentences

Your murderous game is nearly up.

He's in the securities game somehow.

When it comes to making sales, John is the best in the game.

You want to borrow my credit card for a week? What's your game?

Word Forms

• games
• gamer
• gamest
• gaming
• gamed

Synonyms for game

Depending on context, synonyms include line, wargame, scheme, racket, rizz, sporting.

Antonyms for game

Common opposites include cautious, disinclined.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include spunky, spirited, mettlesome, courageous, brave, back.

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