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GAME

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 18 meanings of the word Game.

How to pronounce game:

US

Game - as a noun

A contest with rules to determine a winner

Example: "You need four people to play this game"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A single play of a sport or other contest

Example: "The game lasted two hours"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
competition17contest9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Animal hunted for food or sport

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal8animate beingbeast7brute7creature10fauna8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves

(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win

Example: "The game is 6 all"

The flesh of wild animals that is used for food

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
meat6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

Example: "They concocted a plot to discredit the governor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plot6secret plan
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scheme13strategy12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The game equipment needed in order to play a particular game

Example: "The child received several games for his birthday"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
game equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Your occupation or line of work

Example: "He's in the plumbing game"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
biz14

Frivolous or trifling behavior

Example: "For actors, memorizing lines is no game"

Game - as an adjective satellite

Disabled in the feet or legs

Example: "A crippled soldier"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crippled15gimpy13halt7halting11lame6

Willing to face danger

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gamey11gamy10gritty10mettlesome14spirited11spunky15

Game - as a verb

Place a bet on

Example: "Which horse are you backing?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back12bet ongage6punt6stake9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bet5play9wager9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Game - as an adjective

Willing to participate.

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

Persistent, especially in senses similar to the above.

Injured, lame (of a limb).

Example Sentences

"I enjoy playing video games in my free time."
"Let's have a friendly game of chess."
"The football game will start at 8 PM."
"My little sister loves playing pretend tea party games."
"He's a professional athlete and has played in many games."
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Word Game Points

Is GAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, game is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAME has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is GAME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, game is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is GAME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, game is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAME has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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