[
  {
    "word": "play",
    "phonetic": "/ple\u026a/",
    "phonetics": [
      {
        "text": "/ple\u026a/",
        "audio": "https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/play-us.mp3",
        "sourceUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1118856",
        "license": {
          "name": "BY-SA 3.0",
          "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"
        }
      }
    ],
    "meanings": [
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "noun",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "Children learn through play."
          },
          {
            "definition": "Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills."
          },
          {
            "definition": "The conduct, or course, of a game.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock."
          },
          {
            "definition": "An individual's performance in a sport or game.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "His play has improved a lot this season."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A short sequence of action within a game.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward."
          },
          {
            "definition": "(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.",
            "synonyms": [
              "move"
            ],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.",
            "synonyms": [
              "drama"
            ],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "This book contains all of Shakespeare's plays."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A theatrical performance featuring actors.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "We saw a two-act play in the theatre."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A major move by a business or investor.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there\u2019s too much play in it."
          },
          {
            "definition": "Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "An instance of watching or listening to digital media.",
            "synonyms": [
              "listen",
              "view"
            ],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "(now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [
          "drama",
          "listen",
          "view",
          "move"
        ],
        "antonyms": []
      },
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "verb",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "They played long and hard."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "He plays on three teams"
          },
          {
            "definition": "To take part in amorous activity; to make love.",
            "synonyms": [
              "get it on",
              "have sex",
              "make out"
            ],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "He plays the King, and she's the Queen."
          },
          {
            "definition": "(heading) To produce music or theatre.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "(heading) To behave in a particular way.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "He played the torch beam around the room."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To move to and fro.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "To put in action or motion.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "to play a trump in a card game"
          },
          {
            "definition": "To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.",
            "synonyms": [
              "defraud"
            ],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "You played me!"
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [
          "defraud",
          "get it on",
          "have sex",
          "make out"
        ],
        "antonyms": []
      }
    ],
    "license": {
      "name": "CC BY-SA 3.0",
      "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"
    },
    "sourceUrls": [
      "https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/play"
    ]
  }
]