🇺🇸 How to say

“play” in English

play
Illustration of "play" in a English cultural setting
A group of children laugh as they play with a colorful ball in a sunny park, running and kicking it across the green grass. Their joyful shouts fill the air as they chase after the bouncing toy.

Usage note

Use 'play' to talk about fun activities, often with toys, sports, or games.

Examples

  • I play with my dog.

    I play with my dog.

  • She plays in the park.

    She plays in the park.

  • We play games after school.

    We play games after school.

Quick check

What does "play" mean?

  • A. play
  • B. to buy
  • C. close
  • D. to come

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