Definitions for 'game':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word game. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ɡeɪm/
US:
Definition 1
A playful or competitive activity.
Definition 2
A video game.
Definition 3
(nearly always singular) A field of gainful activity, as an industry or profession.
He's in the securities game somehow.
Definition 4
Something that resembles a game with rules, despite not being designed.
In the game of life, you may find yourself playing the waiting game far too often.
Definition 5
An exercise simulating warfare, whether computerized or involving human participants.
Definition 6
Wild animals hunted for food.
The forest has plenty of game.
Definition 7
(used mostly of males) The ability to seduce someone, usually by strategy.
He didn't get anywhere with her because he had no game.
Definition 8
Mastery; the ability to excel at something.
Definition 9
A questionable or unethical practice in pursuit of a goal; a scheme.
You want to borrow my credit card for a week? What's your game?
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ɡeɪm/
US:
Definition 1
To gamble.
Definition 2
To play card games, board games, or video games.
Definition 3
To exploit loopholes in a system or bureaucracy in a way which defeats or nullifies the spirit of the rules in effect, usually to obtain a result which otherwise would be unobtainable.
We'll bury them in paperwork, and game the system.
Definition 4
(of males) To perform premeditated seduction strategy.
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /ɡeɪm/
US:
Definition 1
Willing to participate.
Definition 2
(of an animal) That shows a tendency to continue to fight against another animal, despite being wounded, often severely.
Definition 3
Persistent, especially in senses similar to the above.
Definition 4
Injured, lame (of a limb).
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: racket, line, match, wargame, racket, amusement, diversion, entertainment, festivity, frolic, fun, gaiety, gambol, lark, merriment, merrymaking, pastime, play, prank, recreation, sport, spree
Antonyms: drudgery, toil, work
Synonyms: courageous, daring, disposed, favorable, nervy, sporting, valiant, willing
Antonyms: cautious, disinclined
