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play
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. play
  2. 2. drama
  3. 3. Acting
This noun means "play" or "theatrical performance," referring to dramatic performances on stage. It can also be used colloquially to mean acting or putting on an act, as in pretending or being theatrical in real life. The word carries a traditional cultural nuance, often associated with classic Japanese theater forms.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She insisted that "plays need to be seen live."

Sentence 2

You know, I genuinely don't think his tears were an act.

Sentence 3

A confession that theatrical? That's just embarrassing!

Sentence 4

How come you love plays so much?

Sentence 5

I let out a sigh — "am I really going to go through this same old act again?"