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Meaning of the word playing in English

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playing

US /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/
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Verb

1.

engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

Example:
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the children were playing outside
Synonym:
relaxrestplay gamesfrolicfriskgambolrompcavortcapermess aroundsport
2.

take part in (a sport).

Example:
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I play softball and tennis
Synonym:
take part indo
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