cinas

Phonetic: "/pleɪ/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

Example: Children learn through play.

Definition: Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.

Example: This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills.

Definition: The conduct, or course, of a game.

Example: After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock.

Definition: An individual's performance in a sport or game.

Example: His play has improved a lot this season.

Definition: A short sequence of action within a game.

Example: That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward.

Definition: (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.

Definition: A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

Example: This book contains all of Shakespeare's plays.

Definition: A theatrical performance featuring actors.

Example: We saw a two-act play in the theatre.

Definition: A major move by a business or investor.

Example: ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets.

Definition: A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.

Definition: The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.

Example: No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it.

Definition: Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

Definition: An instance of watching or listening to digital media.

Definition: A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.

Definition: (now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.

Phonetic: "/pleɪ/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

Example: They played long and hard.

Definition: To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

Example: He plays on three teams

Definition: To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Definition: To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

Example: He plays the King, and she's the Queen.

Definition: (heading) To produce music or theatre.

Definition: (heading) To behave in a particular way.

Definition: To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

Example: He played the torch beam around the room.

Definition: To move to and fro.

Definition: To put in action or motion.

Example: to play a trump in a card game

Definition: To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

Definition: To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Example: You played me!

Phonetic: "/ɒn/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To switch on

Example: Can you on the light?

Phonetic: "/ɒn/"

Part Of Speech: adjective

Definition: In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

Example: All the lights are on, so they must be home.

Definition: Performing according to schedule; taking place.

Example: Are we still on for tonight?

Definition: Fitted; covering; being worn.

Example: I was trying to drink out of the bottle while the top was still on!

Definition: (usually negative) Acceptable, appropriate.

Example: You can't do that; it's just not on.

Definition: Destined, normally in the context of a challenge being accepted; involved, doomed.

Example: "Five bucks says the Cavs win tonight." ―"You're on!"

Definition: Having reached a base as a runner and being positioned there, awaiting further action from a subsequent batter.

Definition: Within the half of the field on the same side as the batsman's legs; the left side for a right-handed batsman.

Example: Ponsonby-Smythe hit a thumping on drive.

Definition: Menstruating.

Phonetic: "/ɒn/"

Part Of Speech: adverb

Definition: To an operating state.

Example: turn the television on

Definition: So as to cover or be fitted.

Example: Put on your hat and gloves.

Definition: Along, forwards (continuing an action).

Example: drive on, rock on

Definition: In continuation, at length.

Example: He rambled on and on.

Definition: (obsolete in the US) Later.

Example: Ten years on, nothing had changed in the village.

Definition: Of betting odds, denoting a better-than-even chance. See also odds-on.

Example: That horse is twenty-to-one on, so you need to stake twenty pounds just to win one pound.

Phonetic: "/ɒn/"

Part Of Speech: preposition

Definition: Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.

Example: A vase of flowers stood on the table.

Definition: Positioned at or resting against the outer surface of; attached to.

Example: He had a scar on the side of his face.

Definition: Expressing figurative placement or attachment.

Example: All of the responsibility is on him.

Definition: Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with.

Example: to play on a violin or piano

Definition: At or in (a certain region or location).

Example: The lighthouse that you can see is on the mainland.

Definition: Near; adjacent to; alongside.

Example: Croton-on-Hudson, Rostov-on-Don, Southend-on-Sea

Definition: Supported by (the specified part of itself).

Example: A table can't stand on two legs.

Definition: So as to impart force to.

Example: tug on the rope; push hard on the door

Definition: So as to impact; against.

Example: I stubbed my toe on an old tree stump.

Definition: Covering.

Example: He wore old shoes on his feet.

Definition: (with certain modes of transport, especially public transport) Inside (a vehicle) for the purpose of travelling.

Example: on a bus, on a train, on a plane

Definition: At the date of.

Example: Born on the 4th of July.

Definition: Some time during the day of.

Example: Can I see you on a different day?

Definition: At a given time after the start of something; at.

Example: Smith scored again on twelve minutes, doubling Mudchester Rovers' lead.

Definition: Dealing with the subject of; about; concerning.

Example: I have no opinion on this subject.

Definition: In the possession of.

Example: I haven't got any money on me.

Definition: Because of, or due to.

Example: to arrest someone on suspicion of bribery

Definition: Upon; at the time of (and often because of).

Example: On Jack's entry, William got up to leave.

Definition: Paid for by.

Example: I paid for the airfare and meals for my family, but the hotel room was on the company.

Definition: Indicating a means or medium.

Example: Can't you see I'm on the phone?

Definition: Indicating the target of, or thing affected by, an event or action.

Example: Her words made a lasting impression on my mind.

Definition: Toward; for; indicating the object of an emotion.

Example: Have pity or compassion on him.

Definition: Indicating a means of subsistence.

Example: The dog survived three weeks on rainwater.

Definition: Away or occupied with (e.g. a scheduled activity).

Example: He's on his lunch break.

Definition: Regularly taking (a drug).

Example: He's acting so strangely, I think he must be on something.

Definition: Under the influence of (a drug).

Example: He's acting crazy because he's on crack right now.

Definition: Having identical domain and codomain.

Example: a function on

Definition: Having V^n as domain and V as codomain, for some set V and integer n.

Example: an operator on

Definition: Generated by.

Example: the free group on four letters

Definition: In addition to; besides; indicating multiplication or succession in a series.

Example: heaps on heaps of food

Definition: Of

Definition: Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in.

Example: He will promise on certain conditions.

Definition: At the peril of, or for the safety of.

Definition: In the service of; connected with; of the number of.

Example: He is on a newspaper; I am on the committee.

Definition: By virtue of; with the pledge of.

Example: He affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honour.

Definition: To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.

Example: A curse on him!

Definition: (especially when numbers of combatants or competitors are specified) Against; in opposition to.

Example: The fight was three on one, and he never stood a chance.

Phonetic: "/wɜːdz/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

Definition: Something like such a unit of language:

Definition: The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .

Definition: Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.

Definition: A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).

Example: mum's the word

Definition: A proverb or motto.

Definition: News; tidings (used without an article).

Example: Have you had any word from John yet?

Definition: An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.

Example: Don't fire till I give the word

Definition: A promise; an oath or guarantee.

Example: I give you my word that I will be there on time.

Definition: A brief discussion or conversation.

Example: Can I have a word with you?

Definition: (in the plural) See words.

Example: There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting.

Definition: (sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.

Example: Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople.

Definition: (sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Phonetic: "/wɜːdz/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

Example: I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.

Definition: To flatter with words, to cajole.

Definition: To ply or overpower with words.

Definition: To conjure with a word.

Definition: To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

Phonetic: "/wɜːdz/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: Angry debate or conversation; argument.

Example: After she found out the truth, she had words with him, to tell him how she felt.

Definition: Lines in a script for a performance.

Example: You better get your words memorised before rehearsal next Saturday.

Definition: Lyrics.

Example: The composer set the words to music.