Game meaning

game

ɡām/

noun

noun: game; plural noun: games

1. 1.

   a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luck.

   synonyms:

   pastime, diversion, entertainment, amusement, distraction, divertissement, recreation, sport, activity More "Andrew and his friends invented a new game" match, contest, tournament, meet; final, playoff; deathmatch "the team hasn't lost a game all season"

   • a complete episode or period of play, typically ending in a definite result.

     "a baseball game"
   • a single portion of play forming a scoring unit in a match, especially in tennis.
   • Bridge

     a score of 100 points for tricks bid and made (the best of three games constituting a rubber).
   • a person's performance in a game; a person's standard or method of play.

     "he will attempt to raise his game to another level"
   • a meeting for sporting contests, especially track and field.

     "the Olympic Games"
   • British

     sports and athletic activities as organized in a school.
   • the equipment for a game, especially a board game or a computer game.
2. 2.

   a type of activity or business, especially when regarded as a game.

   "this was a game of shuttle diplomacy at which I had become adept"

   • a secret and clever plan or trick.

     "I was on to his little game, but I didn't want him to know"

     synonyms:

     scheme, plot, ploy, stratagem, strategy, gambit, tactics; More trick, device, maneuver, wile, dodge, ruse, machination, contrivance, subterfuge; prank, practical joke; informalscam; archaicshift "I spoiled his little game"

3. 3.

   wild mammals or birds hunted for sport or food.

   • the flesh of mammals or birds, used as food.

     synonyms:

     wild animals, wild fowl, big game "she lived off fish and game"

adjective

adjective: game; comparative adjective: gamer; superlative adjective: gamest

1. 1.

   eager and willing to do something new or challenging.

   "they were game for anything after the traumas of Monday"

   synonyms:

   brave, courageous, plucky, bold, daring, intrepid, valiant, stouthearted, mettlesome; More fearless, dauntless, undaunted, unflinching; informalgutsy, gutty, spunky, skookum "they weren't game enough to join in" willing, prepared, ready, disposed, of a mind; eager, keen, enthusiastic, up for it "I need a bit of help—are you game?"

verb

verb: game; 3rd person present: games; past tense: gamed; past participle: gamed; gerund or present participle: gaming

1. 1.

   play games of chance for money.

   synonyms:

   gamble, bet, place/lay bets "they were drinking and gaming all evening"

   • play video or computer games.
2. 2.

   manipulate (a situation), typically in a way that is unfair or unscrupulous.

   "it was very easy for a few big companies to game the system"