a game

noun
UK: /ə ɡeɪm/
US: /ə ɡeɪm/

  1. An activity done for fun, often with rules.

    1. Let's play a game now, it will be so fun. [ ] [ ]
    2. After dinner, the family often enjoys a game of cards together which helps them to relax. [ ] [ ]

  2. A single occasion of playing a sport or game.

    1. Did you see a game yesterday or stay at home? [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach was pleased that the team won a game, despite some players' poor performance. [ ] [ ]

  3. A way of behaving that hides your real feelings or intentions.

    1. He is playing a game with me, I understand it well. [ ] [ ]
    2. She realized her colleague was playing a game to get ahead, so she decided to be cautious. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scheme play sport contest match trick plot

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "a game" in English means: An activity done for fun, often with rules., A single occasion of playing a sport or game., A way of behaving that hides your real feelings or intentions..

The phonetic transcription of "a game" is /ə ɡeɪm/ in British English and /ə ɡeɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "a game": scheme, play, sport, contest, match, trick, plot.

Example usage of "a game": "Let's play a game now, it will be so fun.". More examples on the page.