इंग्रजी

game

gb/ɡˈeɪm/ us/ɡˈeɪm/
A1 इंग्रजी
~ 500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम A1 entity
1

structured play or sport

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

वापर नमुना: to play [a game]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'game' with 'play' as a verb, saying 'I did a game' instead of 'I played a game'.
समानार्थी शब्द
match (Refers to a single contest between opponents, often in sports.) | competition (Emphasizes the competitive aspect rather than the fun.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
work (Work is done for duty or earning money, not for play or fun.)
सहप्रयोग
play a game |win a game |lose a game |game rules |board game
विषय
sports |entertainment |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.
नाम B1 entity
2

animals hunted for sport or food

Wild animals that people hunt for food or sport.

सामान्य चूक:
Some learners think 'game' here means 'sport', not realizing it refers to the animals themselves.
समानार्थी शब्द
prey (Focuses on animals being hunted by predators, not necessarily humans.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
livestock (Domesticated animals raised by humans, not hunted in the wild.)
सहप्रयोग
game meat |big game |game reserve |game hunting
विषय
nature |food |animals |food_drink
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • They hunt game in the forest.
  • We ate game for dinner.
  • The park has many game animals.
  • Game is not easy to find here.
नाम B2 entity
3

plan or trick to get advantage

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

सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse this figurative meaning with actual sports or play activities.
समानार्थी शब्द
scheme (Often suggests dishonesty or secret planning.) | strategy (More neutral; can be honest or dishonest.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
honesty (Openness and truthfulness without manipulation.)
सहप्रयोग
play the game |political game |mind games
विषय
business |social |communication |law
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

समानार्थी शब्द
willing (General readiness; doesn't always imply risk.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
reluctant (Not willing or eager to do something.)
सहप्रयोग
game for anything
विषय
personality |emotions |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • Are you game for a hike in the rain?
  • She's always game to try new foods.
  • I'm game if you are.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I am game for this trip.
  • She is game to try it.
  • He is not game today.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
game
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪm/
US/ɡˈeɪm/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
game (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (game)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: game
  • Comparative: gamer
  • Superlative: gamest
Noun
  • Base: game
  • Plural: games
संबंधित शब्द
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
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

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

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