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Exam: TOEFL

play

IPA: /pleɪ/

KK: /pleɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation, often involving music, acting, or games.

Example: The children love to play in the park after school.

noun

Definition: A type of written work meant to be performed by actors on a stage, often telling a story or conveying a message.

Example: Shakespeare's plays are still performed around the world today.

transitive verb

Definition: To perform music on an instrument or to act in a role.

Example: She loves to play the piano at family gatherings.

playback

IPA: /ˈpleɪbæk/

KK: /ˈpleɪbæk/

noun

Definition: The process of playing back recorded audio or video, allowing you to listen to or watch what was previously recorded.

Example: The playback of the video was clear and smooth, making it easy to review the footage.

player

IPA: /ˈpleɪ.ər/

KK: /ˈpleɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that takes part in a game, sport, or activity.

Example: She is a talented player on the basketball team.

playful

IPA: /ˈpleɪfəl/

KK: /ˈpleɪfəl/

adjective

Definition: Full of fun and energy; often behaving in a light-hearted or lively way.

Example: The playful puppy chased its tail around the yard.

playfully

IPA: /ˈpleɪfəli/

KK: /ˈpleɪfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is fun, light-hearted, or not serious.

Example: The children laughed and played playfully in the park.

playing

IPA: /ˈpleɪɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpleɪɪŋ/

noun

Definition: An event where something, like a song or performance, is presented or performed.

Example: The playing of the symphony was a beautiful experience.

verb

Definition: To engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation, often involving games or sports.

Example: The children are playing in the park.

playlist

IPA: /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/

KK: /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/

noun

Definition: A collection of songs or recordings that are grouped together for listening, often used in music apps or on the radio.

Example: I created a playlist of my favorite songs for the road trip.

playmaker

IPA: /ˈpleɪˌmeɪkər/

KK: /ˈpleɪˌmeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person in a sport who creates opportunities for scoring by setting up plays and assisting teammates.

Example: The playmaker delivered a perfect pass that led to the winning goal.

playoff

IPA: /ˈpleɪˌɔf/

KK: /ˈpleɪˌɔf/

noun

Definition: A series of games played to decide the winner of a competition, especially in sports.

Example: The teams are preparing for the playoffs next month.

playwright

IPA: /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

KK: /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who creates scripts for plays, often for the theater.

Example: The playwright received an award for her latest drama.

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