Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, at.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To pretend to be a different person while playing a game.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To do something in a manner that lacks seriousness, commitment, or professionalism.
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verb
Used to suggest that someone is doing something very wrong, or incorrectly, usually with the possibility of causing damage or harm.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially
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verb
To play (a game).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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History
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Across languages
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
