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game vs frolic

frolic vs game

game and frolic both are nouns.

game is an adjective but frolic is not an adjective.

game and frolic both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
game Yes Yes Yes No
frolic Yes No Yes No
As nouns, frolic is a hypernym of game; that is, frolic is a word with a broader meaning than game:
  • game: frivolous or trifling behavior
  • frolic: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Other hypernyms of game include caper, gambol, play, romp.
game (noun) frolic (noun)
a contest with rules to determine a winner gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
an amusement or pastime
your occupation or line of work
a single play of a sport or other contest
frivolous or trifling behavior
animal hunted for food or sport
the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win
(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
game (adjective) frolic (adjective)
willing to face danger
disabled in the feet or legs
game (verb) frolic (verb)
place a bet on play boisterously
Difference between game and frolic

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