verb
Meaning 1
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The children are playing in the sandpit.
Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
play in
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Sound
Pronunciation
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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Australia: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
verb
Meaning 2
Of a batsman, to settle and become comfortable with the conditions at the beginning of his innings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: reflexive
Qualifier: play oneself in
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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verb
Meaning 3
To pass (someone) the ball into an attacking position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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History
Etymology
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