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Playing

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

(gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.
  2. present participle and gerund of play

Example Sentences

[…] the Nielsen figures show that average viewership across all playings fell by only 40 percent and that total viewership of the entire season’s episodes fell by only 20 percent.

Synonyms for playing

playfulperformingplayactingacting

Antonyms for playing

Related Words

performingplayactingactingplayfulmusicreproducereplicationperformancebroadcastingplaybacktinkeringdoingpretendingvaryingeffectivenessequalplaytimegameequalitytaking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does playing mean?

Playing means (gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played..

What is a synonym for playing?

Common synonyms include playful, performing, playacting, acting.

What is the opposite of playing?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use playing in a sentence?

[…] the Nielsen figures show that average viewership across all playings fell by only 40 percent and that total viewership of the entire season’s episodes fell by only 20 percent.

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