Meaning of the word game in English

What does game mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

game

US /ɡeɪm/

UK /ɡeɪm/

an activity or sport involving skill, chance, or endurance, played according to rules for the amusement of the players or spectators

Example:

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Let's play a board game tonight.

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Football is a popular game worldwide.

Synonym:

sport play contest match competition

wild animals hunted for sport or food

Example:

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The hunter brought back some small game.

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Deer are considered big game.

Synonym:

prey quarry kill

to manipulate a situation or person for one's own advantage in a cunning or unscrupulous way

Example:

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He tried to game the system to get ahead.

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Don't try to game me with your excuses.

Synonym:

manipulate exploit trick deceive outwit

eager or willing to do something new or challenging

Example:

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Are you game for a hike this weekend?

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I'm game for anything fun.

Synonym:

willing eager ready prepared keen

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