play-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: play
sense: 00013321-v
part of speech: verb
sense: 00013608-v
sense: 00075628-v
sense: 00713761-v
sense: 01075360-v
sense: 01081873-v
sense: 01082266-v
sense: 01082457-v
sense: 01083084-v
sense: 01141337-v
sense: 01151936-v
sense: 01158153-v
sense: 01158581-v
sense: 01165671-v
sense: 01379904-v
sense: 01589199-v
sense: 01632781-v
sense: 01720478-v
sense: 01720741-v
sense: 01721028-v
sense: 01721295-v
sense: 01723161-v
sense: 01723780-v
sense: 01725954-v
sense: 01728336-v
sense: 01728928-v
sense: 01730049-v
sense: 01907378-v
sense: 01907555-v
sense: 02375741-v
sense: 02423521-v
sense: 02423786-v
sense: 02442312-v
sense: 02603598-v
sense: 02728324-v

toy-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: toy
sense: 00013321-v
part of speech: verb
sense: 01589199-v
sense: 02442312-v

00013321-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
example: They played games on their opponents
example: play the stock market
example: play with her feelings
example: toy with an idea
ili: i21833
lexfile: verb.body
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 00010428-v

act-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: act
sense: 00013608-v
part of speech: verb
sense: 01723161-v
sense: 01723780-v

act as-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: act as
sense: 00013608-v
part of speech: verb

00013608-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
example: He acted the idiot
example: She plays deaf when the news are bad
ili: i21834
lexfile: verb.body
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 00010428-v
similar: 00010428-v
similar: 01723161-v

play-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: play
sense: 00042206-n
part of speech: noun
sense: 00431125-n
sense: 00432833-n
sense: 00458406-n
sense: 00512828-n
sense: 00557350-n
sense: 00558625-n
sense: 00788541-n
sense: 00949412-n
sense: 04781750-n
sense: 06793739-n
sense: 07021061-n
sense: 07032045-n
sense: 07426451-n
sense: 14017327-n
sense: 14033234-n
sense: 15281726-n

swordplay-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: swordplay
sense: 00042206-n
part of speech: noun

00042206-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
ili: i35628
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 00038116-n

00075628-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
example: play a hooked fish
ili: i22151
lexfile: verb.body
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 00075174-v

gambling-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: gambling
sense: 00431125-n
part of speech: noun

gaming-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: gaming
sense: 00431125-n
part of speech: noun

00431125-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
example: his gambling cost him a fortune
example: there was heavy play at the blackjack table
ili: i37660
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 00427931-n
hypernym: 00748327-n

child's play-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: child's play
sense: 00432833-n
part of speech: noun

00432833-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
example: Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child
ili: i37665
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 00427931-n

turn-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: turn
sense: 00458406-n
part of speech: noun

00458406-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
example: it is my turn
example: it is still my play
ili: i37819
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
domain topic: 00456623-n
hypernym: 00408356-n

frolic-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: frolic
sense: 00512828-n
part of speech: noun

romp-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: romp
sense: 00512828-n
part of speech: noun

gambol-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: gambol
sense: 00512828-n
part of speech: noun

caper-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: caper
sense: 00512828-n
part of speech: noun

00512828-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
example: it was all done in play
example: their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
ili: i38071
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 00427931-n

maneuver-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: maneuver
sense: 00557350-n
part of speech: noun

manoeuvre-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: manoeuvre
sense: 00557350-n
part of speech: noun

00557350-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
example: he made a great maneuver
example: the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
ili: i38317
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 00280679-n

00558625-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: a preset plan of action in team sports
example: the coach drew up the plays for her team
ili: i38323
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 05911139-n

dally-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: dally
sense: 00713761-v
part of speech: verb
sense: 02442312-v

trifle-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: trifle
sense: 00713761-v
part of speech: verb

00713761-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: consider not very seriously
example: He is trifling with her
example: She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
ili: i25265
lexfile: verb.cognition
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 00736077-v
similar: 02442312-v

bid-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: bid
sense: 00788541-n
part of speech: noun

00788541-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: an attempt to get something
example: they made a futile play for power
example: he made a bid to gain attention
ili: i39541
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 00787849-n

00949412-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: utilization or exercise
example: the play of the imagination
ili: i40385
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 00948944-n

01075360-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: participate in games or sport
example: We played hockey all afternoon
example: play cards
example: Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches
ili: i26954
lexfile: verb.competition
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01074673-v
similar: 01081873-v

meet-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: meet
sense: 01081873-v
part of speech: verb

encounter-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: encounter
sense: 01081873-v
part of speech: verb

take on-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: take on
sense: 01081873-v
part of speech: verb

01081873-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
example: Princeton plays Yale this weekend
example: Charlie likes to play Mary
ili: i26988
lexfile: verb.competition
part of speech: verb
entails: 01074673-v
hypernym: 01074673-v
similar: 01075360-v
similar: 01082266-v
similar: 01082457-v
similar: 01083084-v

01082266-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: employ in a game or in a specific position
example: They played him on first base
ili: i26989
lexfile: verb.competition
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01161188-v
similar: 01081873-v
similar: 01151936-v

01082457-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: use or move
example: I had to play my queen
ili: i26990
lexfile: verb.competition
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01161188-v
similar: 01081873-v
similar: 01151936-v

01083084-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: shoot or hit in a particular manner
example: She played a good backhand last night
ili: i26993
lexfile: verb.competition
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01407698-v
similar: 01081873-v

01141337-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: bet or wager (money)
example: He played $20 on the new horse
example: She plays the races
ili: i27305
lexfile: verb.competition
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01140949-v
similar: 01158581-v

01151936-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
example: He is playing his cards close to his chest
example: The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory
ili: i27372
lexfile: verb.competition
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02372362-v
similar: 01082266-v
similar: 01082457-v

bet-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: bet
sense: 01158153-v
part of speech: verb

wager-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: wager
sense: 01158153-v
part of speech: verb

01158153-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: stake on the outcome of an issue
example: I bet $100 on that new horse
example: She played all her money on the dark horse
ili: i27404
lexfile: verb.competition
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01140949-v
similar: 01158581-v

01158581-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: make bets
example: Play the races
example: play the casinos in Trouville
ili: i27405
lexfile: verb.competition
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01158153-v
similar: 01158153-v
similar: 01141337-v

01165671-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: use to one's advantage
example: She plays on her clients' emotions
ili: i27435
lexfile: verb.consumption
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01165070-v

01379904-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
example: play water from a hose
example: The fountains played all day
ili: i28594
lexfile: verb.contact
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01379697-v

fiddle-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: fiddle
sense: 01589199-v
part of speech: verb

diddle-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: diddle
sense: 01589199-v
part of speech: verb

01589199-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
example: She played nervously with her wedding ring
example: Don't fiddle with the screws
example: He played with the idea of running for the Senate
ili: i29661
lexfile: verb.contact
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01214263-v

bring-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: bring
sense: 01632781-v
part of speech: verb

work-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: work
sense: 01632781-v
part of speech: verb

wreak-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: wreak
sense: 01632781-v
part of speech: verb

make for-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: make for
sense: 01632781-v
part of speech: verb

01632781-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
example: I cannot work a miracle
example: wreak havoc
example: bring comments
example: play a joke
example: The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
ili: i29902
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01620211-v
similar: 02531113-v

01720478-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: perform on a certain location
example: The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16
example: She has been playing on Broadway for years
ili: i30327
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
domain topic: 06167042-n
hypernym: 01718067-v
similar: 01723780-v

01720741-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: be performed or presented for public viewing
example: What's playing in the local movie theater?
example: ‘Cats’ has been playing on Broadway for many years
ili: i30328
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
domain topic: 06167042-n
hypernym: 02372362-v
similar: 01723780-v

run-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: run
sense: 01721028-v
part of speech: verb

01721028-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: cause to emit recorded audio or video
example: They ran the tapes over and over again
example: I'll play you my favorite record
example: He never tires of playing that video
ili: i30329
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 00346415-v
similar: 00518609-v
similar: 02569242-v
similar: 01721295-v

01721295-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: emit recorded sound
example: The tape was playing for hours
example: the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered
ili: i30330
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02139513-v
similar: 01721028-v

represent-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: represent
sense: 01723161-v
part of speech: verb

01723161-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: play a role or part
example: Gielgud played Hamlet
example: She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
example: She played the servant to her husband's master
ili: i30339
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
domain topic: 06167042-n
hypernym: 01622373-v
similar: 00013608-v
similar: 01725954-v
similar: 01723780-v

roleplay-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: roleplay
sense: 01723780-v
part of speech: verb

playact-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: playact
sense: 01723780-v
part of speech: verb

01723780-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: perform on a stage or theater
example: She acts in this play
example: He acted in ‘Julius Caesar’
example: I played in ‘A Christmas Carol’
ili: i30340
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
domain topic: 07019235-n
hypernym: 01718067-v
similar: 01720478-v
similar: 01720741-v
similar: 01723161-v
similar: 02750852-v

01725954-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
example: Let's play like I am mommy
example: Play cowboy and Indians
ili: i30349
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01725631-v
similar: 01723161-v

spiel-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: spiel
sense: 01728336-v
part of speech: verb

01728336-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: replay (as a melody)
example: Play it again, Sam
example: She played the third movement very beautifully
ili: i30362
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01622373-v
similar: 01728928-v

01728928-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: play on an instrument
example: The band played all night long
ili: i30364
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
domain topic: 07034009-n
hypernym: 01718067-v
similar: 01730049-v
similar: 01728336-v

01730049-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: perform music on (a musical instrument)
example: He plays the flute
example: Can you play on this old recorder?
ili: i30371
lexfile: verb.creation
part of speech: verb
domain topic: 07034009-n
domain topic: 00544270-n
hypernym: 02183962-v
similar: 01728928-v

01907378-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
example: The spotlights played on the politicians
ili: i31236
lexfile: verb.motion
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01839438-v

01907555-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
example: The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack
ili: i31237
lexfile: verb.motion
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 01854282-v

02375741-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
example: This factor played only a minor part in his decision
example: This development played into her hands
example: I played no role in your dismissal
ili: i33611
lexfile: verb.social
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02372362-v
similar: 02603598-v

recreate-v-2
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: recreate
sense: 02423521-v
part of speech: verb

02423521-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
example: On weekends I play
example: The students all recreate alike
ili: i33828
lexfile: verb.social
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02372362-v
similar: 02423786-v

02423786-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
example: The kids were playing outside all day
example: I used to play with trucks as a little girl
ili: i33829
lexfile: verb.social
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02372362-v
similar: 02423521-v

flirt-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: flirt
sense: 02442312-v
part of speech: verb

02442312-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: behave carelessly or indifferently
example: Play about with a young girl's affection
ili: i33912
lexfile: verb.social
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02372362-v
similar: 00713761-v

02603598-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: behave in a certain way
example: play safe
example: play it safe
example: play fair
ili: i34676
lexfile: verb.social
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02372362-v
similar: 02375741-v

02728324-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
example: This speech didn't play well with the American public
example: His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee
ili: i35276
lexfile: verb.stative
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02137900-v

looseness-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: looseness
sense: 04781750-n
part of speech: noun

04781750-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: movement or space for movement
example: there was too much play in the steering wheel
ili: i62103
lexfile: noun.attribute
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 04781138-n

fun-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: fun
sense: 06793739-n
part of speech: noun

sport-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: sport
sense: 06793739-n
part of speech: noun

06793739-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
example: he became a figure of fun
example: he said it in sport
ili: i72122
lexfile: noun.communication
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 06788939-n

drama-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: drama
sense: 07021061-n
part of speech: noun

dramatic play-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: dramatic play
sense: 07021061-n
part of speech: noun

07021061-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
example: he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway
ili: i73487
lexfile: noun.communication
part of speech: noun
domain topic: 06387777-n
hypernym: 07020800-n
mero part: 06801937-n
mero part: 07022756-n

07032045-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: a theatrical performance of a drama
example: the play lasted two hours
ili: i73553
lexfile: noun.communication
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 00521313-n

shimmer-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: shimmer
sense: 07426451-n
part of speech: noun

07426451-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: a weak and tremulous light
example: the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers
example: the play of light on the water
ili: i75661
lexfile: noun.event
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 07311046-n

free rein-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: free rein
sense: 14017327-n
part of speech: noun

14017327-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: the removal of constraints
example: he gave free rein to his impulses
example: they gave full play to the artist's talent
ili: i110474
lexfile: noun.state
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 14015308-n

14033234-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: a state in which action is feasible
example: the ball was still in play
example: insiders said the company's stock was in play
ili: i110554
lexfile: noun.state
part of speech: noun
hypernym: 14030430-n

playing period-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: playing period
sense: 15281726-n
part of speech: noun

period of play-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: period of play
sense: 15281726-n
part of speech: noun

15281726-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
example: rain stopped play in the 4th inning
ili: i117421
lexfile: noun.time
part of speech: noun
domain topic: 00456623-n
hypernym: 00033914-n
mero part: 15280452-n
mero part: 15280615-n
mero part: 15281525-n
mero part: 15282227-n
mero part: 15282364-n
mero part: 15282503-n
mero part: 15282640-n
mero part: 15283092-n
mero part: 15283261-n
mero part: 15283505-n