Playing Sentences
"Playing" refers to engaging in an activity for enjoyment, amusement, or recreation. e.g., She is playing with her toys.
How to use Playing in a sentence
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Playing Sentences
The children were playing in the backyard.
The kittens were playing with a ball of yarn.
I enjoy playing chess with my grandfather.
Every afternoon, she's playing the piano.
He spends his free time playing video games.
I saw two squirrels playing in the park.
The students are playing a trivia game in class.
Stop playing with your food at the table.
They are playing a soccer match this weekend.
They were playing cards to pass the time.
Are you playing any sports this year?
My sister loves playing board games with us.
She's been playing the violin since she was five.
The radio was playing my favorite song.
The dog is playing fetch with its owner.
I found the kids playing hide and seek.
The band will be playing live tonight.
I remember playing with dolls as a child.
The children were playing tag on the playground.
They were playing a prank on their friend.
You should be studying, not playing around.
He hurt his knee while playing basketball.
The little bird is playing in the bird bath.
He's been playing guitar for over ten years.
Playing sports helps you stay fit and active.
He's really good at playing the drums.
It started raining while they were playing baseball.
My dad taught me the basics of playing golf.
I saw a movie about children playing in a magical world.
Playing loud music at night can disturb the neighbors.
He's playing catch with his son in the park.
She spends hours playing puzzles on her computer.
She's playing a trick on her younger brother.
The kids were playing hopscotch on the sidewalk.
They're playing a double-header baseball game today.
Playing in the snow is one of the joys of winter.
I saw the kids playing marbles on the ground.
Playing in the rain can be fun, but you might catch a cold.
Playing with fire can be very dangerous.
She's playing a role in the school play.
She learned a lot by playing educational games.
The children were playing dress-up with old clothes.
The theater group is playing to a full house tonight.
The team is playing their best game of the season.
Playing outdoors is important for children's development.
He's playing a new video game that just came out.
She keeps playing the same song over and over again.
He's busy playing a computer game right now.
She's playing the lead role in the upcoming movie.
The orchestra is playing a beautiful symphony.
Playing Definitions
Representing a character in a performance.
She's playing the lead role in the play.
Running or being shown (e.g., movie).
The movie is playing at the theater.
Performing on a musical instrument.
He's playing the guitar beautifully.
Engaging in a game or sport.
The children were playing outside.
Manipulating or using something.
He's playing with the remote control.
Behaving in a particular manner.
Stop playing silly!
Playing Idioms & Phrases
Playing for keeps
Doing something seriously or permanently.
He's not just dating; he's playing for keeps.
Playing your cards right
Acting wisely to achieve something.
If you play your cards right, you might get a promotion.
Playing with fire
Taking dangerous risks.
Investing all your money without research is like playing with fire.
Playing dumb
Pretending not to know something.
I think he knows the answer, but he's playing dumb.
Playing catch up
Trying to reach the same level as competitors.
After being sick, she's playing catch up in her classes.
Playing a hunch
Relying on intuition.
I didn't have any evidence, but I played a hunch, and it was right.
Playing hard to get
Acting as if uninterested in making someone more attracted or interested.
She's not uninterested; she's just playing hard to get.
Playing second fiddle
Being less important than someone else.
I felt like I was playing second fiddle to her older sister.
Playing it by ear
Making decisions spontaneously.
We don't have a plan; we're just playing it by ear.
Playing ball
Cooperating.
If you want this deal to work, you must start playing ball.
Playing into someone's hands
Doing what someone wants, often without realizing it.
By reacting angrily, you're just playing into his hands.
Playing hooky
Skipping school or work without a good reason.
They were caught playing hooky at the beach.
Playing the field
Dating multiple people simultaneously.
He's not ready for a relationship; he's still playing the field.
Playing the blame game
Blaming others.
Instead of solving the problem, they're just playing the blame game.
Playing the victim
Acting as if one has been wronged.
She always plays the victim to get attention.
Playing safe
Avoiding risks.
Rather than trying a new method, he's playing safe and sticking with what he knows.
Playing fair
Acting justly and honorably.
I trust her to decide because she always plays fair.
Playing your trump card
Using your most powerful resource.
When negotiations got tough, he played his trump card.
Playing favorites
Treating one person better than others.
The teacher is accused of playing favorites in the classroom.
Playing on words
Making a joke by using different meanings of a word.
His joke was a play on words that made everyone laugh.
Common Curiosities
Which vowel is used before Playing?
"a".
What is the pronunciation of Playing?
/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/.
What is the verb form of Playing?
Play.
What is another term for Playing?
Engaging.
Why is it called Playing?
It originates from the verb "play" which means to engage in an activity.
What is the root word of Playing?
Play.
How many syllables are in Playing?
Two.
What part of speech is Playing?
Verb (gerund) or noun.
What is the first form of Playing?
Play.
How do we divide Playing into syllables?
Play-ing.
How is Playing used in a sentence?
As a gerund or noun, e.g., "She enjoys playing the guitar."
What is the plural form of Playing?
Playings (though it's rarely used in plural).
Which determiner is used with Playing?
The, a, an, and possessive determiners like my, his, her can be used, depending on the context.
Which conjunction is used with Playing?
Any conjunction can be used with "playing," depending on the context (and, but, or, etc.).
Is Playing a noun or adjective?
It can be a noun (gerund) or part of a verb phrase.
Is Playing a vowel or consonant?
It's a word, not a letter. But it begins with the consonant "P."
Is the Playing term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
What is the opposite of Playing?
Not playing or being idle.
Which article is used with Playing?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on context.
Is Playing an abstract noun?
No, it's more concrete in its representation of an activity.
Is Playing a collective noun?
No.
What is a stressed syllable in Playing?
Play.
What is the second form of Playing?
Played.
What is the third form of Playing?
Played.
Is Playing an adverb?
No.
Is the word Playing is imperative?
No, it's not an imperative verb form.
Is Playing a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can give it a positive or negative connotation.
Is the word “Playing” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Playing" can be a direct object, as in "I love playing soccer." It isn't typically an indirect object.
What is the singular form of Playing?
Playing (it remains the same).
Which preposition is used with Playing?
Many can be used, like "playing with," "playing on," "playing in," etc.
Is Playing a countable noun?
Typically, no.
Is the word Playing is Gerund?
Yes, it's a gerund when used as a noun.
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