ஆங்கிலம்

game

gb/ɡˈeɪm/ us/ɡˈeɪm/
A1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 500
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் A1 entity
1

structured play or sport

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

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to play [a game]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'game' with 'play' as a verb, saying 'I did a game' instead of 'I played a game'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
match (Refers to a single contest between opponents, often in sports.) | competition (Emphasizes the competitive aspect rather than the fun.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
work (Work is done for duty or earning money, not for play or fun.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
play a game |win a game |lose a game |game rules |board game
கருப்பொருள்கள்
sports |entertainment |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
2

animals hunted for sport or food

Wild animals that people hunt for food or sport.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners think 'game' here means 'sport', not realizing it refers to the animals themselves.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
prey (Focuses on animals being hunted by predators, not necessarily humans.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
livestock (Domesticated animals raised by humans, not hunted in the wild.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
game meat |big game |game reserve |game hunting
கருப்பொருள்கள்
nature |food |animals |food_drink
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • They hunt game in the forest.
  • We ate game for dinner.
  • The park has many game animals.
  • Game is not easy to find here.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
3

plan or trick to get advantage

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

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this figurative meaning with actual sports or play activities.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
scheme (Often suggests dishonesty or secret planning.) | strategy (More neutral; can be honest or dishonest.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
honesty (Openness and truthfulness without manipulation.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
play the game |political game |mind games
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |social |communication |law
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
willing (General readiness; doesn't always imply risk.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
reluctant (Not willing or eager to do something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
game for anything
கருப்பொருள்கள்
personality |emotions |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Are you game for a hike in the rain?
  • She's always game to try new foods.
  • I'm game if you are.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I am game for this trip.
  • She is game to try it.
  • He is not game today.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
game
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪm/
US/ɡˈeɪm/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
game (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (game)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: game
  • Comparative: gamer
  • Superlative: gamest
Noun
  • Base: game
  • Plural: games
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

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

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