game
structured play or sport
An activity people do for fun or to win, following rules.
to play [a game]
- 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.
- 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.
animals hunted for sport or food
Wild animals that people hunt for food or sport.
- 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.
- They hunt game in the forest.
- We ate game for dinner.
- The park has many game animals.
- Game is not easy to find here.
plan or trick to get advantage
A plan or trick to get what you want, sometimes in a dishonest way.
- 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.
- He plays games to get what he wants.
- Politics is a hard game.
- She has her own game at work.
ready and willing to try
Ready to try something hard or dangerous.
- Are you game for a hike in the rain?
- She's always game to try new foods.
- I'm game if you are.
- I am game for this trip.
- She is game to try it.
- He is not game today.
- Base: game
- Comparative: gamer
- Superlative: gamest
- Base: game
- Plural: games
ahead of the game
1in a better position than others
To be in a better situation than others because of preparation or advantage.
- 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
1large hunted wild animals
Large wild animals that people hunt for sport or food.
- They went on a safari to see big game.
- Big game hunting is banned in this reserve.
fair game
1acceptable target for attack/criticism
Someone or something that it is okay to attack, criticize, or try to get.
- Celebrities are often considered fair game for gossip magazines.
- Once you enter politics, you're fair game for criticism.
game on
1competition has started/accepted challenge
Used to say that a competition or challenge has started or been accepted.
- He accepted my bet—game on!
- The teams are ready. Game on!
play games
1act dishonestly or manipulatively
To act in a tricky way instead of being honest and direct.
- Stop playing games and tell me the truth.
- I don't have time for people who play games at work.