الإنجليزية

game

gb/ɡˈeɪm/ us/ɡˈeɪm/
A1 الإنجليزية
~ 500
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم A1 entity
1

structured play or sport

An activity people do for fun or to win, following rules.

نمط الاستخدام: to play [a game]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'game' with 'play' as a verb, saying 'I did a game' instead of 'I played a game'.
المرادفات
match (Refers to a single contest between opponents, often in sports.) | competition (Emphasizes the competitive aspect rather than the fun.)
الأضداد
work (Work is done for duty or earning money, not for play or fun.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
play a game |win a game |lose a game |game rules |board game
الموضوعات
sports |entertainment |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • We played a game of chess after dinner.
  • The football game ended in a tie.
  • She taught the children a new card game.
  • They invented a simple game to pass the time.
  • This game requires at least four players.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • We played a game in class.
  • That game is very easy.
  • He won the game yesterday.
  • I want to play a new game.
  • This game is fun.
اسم B1 entity
2

animals hunted for sport or food

Wild animals that people hunt for food or sport.

خطأ شائع:
Some learners think 'game' here means 'sport', not realizing it refers to the animals themselves.
المرادفات
prey (Focuses on animals being hunted by predators, not necessarily humans.)
الأضداد
livestock (Domesticated animals raised by humans, not hunted in the wild.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
game meat |big game |game reserve |game hunting
الموضوعات
nature |food |animals |food_drink
أمثلة
  • The hunters tracked large game through the forest.
  • Game meat is served in many traditional dishes.
  • The park is home to various species of game.
  • Big game hunting is controversial in some countries.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • They hunt game in the forest.
  • We ate game for dinner.
  • The park has many game animals.
  • Game is not easy to find here.
اسم B2 entity
3

plan or trick to get advantage

A plan or trick to get what you want, sometimes in a dishonest way.

خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this figurative meaning with actual sports or play activities.
المرادفات
scheme (Often suggests dishonesty or secret planning.) | strategy (More neutral; can be honest or dishonest.)
الأضداد
honesty (Openness and truthfulness without manipulation.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
play the game |political game |mind games
الموضوعات
business |social |communication |law
أمثلة
  • He's just playing his own game to get promoted.
  • Politics is often a dirty game.
  • I don't understand her little games at work.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He plays games to get what he wants.
  • Politics is a hard game.
  • She has her own game at work.
adjective informal B2 property
4

ready and willing to try

Ready to try something hard or dangerous.

المرادفات
willing (General readiness; doesn't always imply risk.)
الأضداد
reluctant (Not willing or eager to do something.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
game for anything
الموضوعات
personality |emotions |daily_life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Are you game for a hike in the rain?
  • She's always game to try new foods.
  • I'm game if you are.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I am game for this trip.
  • She is game to try it.
  • He is not game today.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
game
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪm/
US/ɡˈeɪm/
المقاطع والنبر
game (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (game)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: game
  • Comparative: gamer
  • Superlative: gamest
Noun
  • Base: game
  • Plural: games
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
games noun gamer adjective gamest adjective
Core family
gaming noun
Related words
play verb A1 player noun A2 gameplay noun
Advanced or less common
gamify verb gamification noun
التعبيرات

ahead of the game

1
/əhˈɛd əv ðə ɡˈeɪm/
idiom informal

in a better position than others

To be in a better situation than others because of preparation or advantage.

أمثلة
  • With her savings, she's ahead of the game compared to most people her age.
  • Studying early will keep you ahead of the game.

big game

1
/bˈɪɡ ɡˈeɪm/
fixed phrase

large hunted wild animals

Large wild animals that people hunt for sport or food.

أمثلة
  • They went on a safari to see big game.
  • Big game hunting is banned in this reserve.

fair game

1
/fˈɛɹ ɡˈeɪm/
fixed phrase

acceptable target for attack/criticism

Someone or something that it is okay to attack, criticize, or try to get.

أمثلة
  • Celebrities are often considered fair game for gossip magazines.
  • Once you enter politics, you're fair game for criticism.

game on

1
/ɡˈeɪm ˈɔn/
fixed phrase informal

competition has started/accepted challenge

Used to say that a competition or challenge has started or been accepted.

أمثلة
  • He accepted my bet—game on!
  • The teams are ready. Game on!

play games

1
/plˈeɪ ɡˈeɪmz/
idiom informal

act dishonestly or manipulatively

To act in a tricky way instead of being honest and direct.

أمثلة
  • Stop playing games and tell me the truth.
  • I don't have time for people who play games at work.

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