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game vs parlay

parlay vs game

game and parlay both are nouns.

game is an adjective but parlay is not an adjective.

game and parlay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
game Yes Yes Yes No
parlay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, parlay is a hyponym of game; that is, parlay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than game:
  • game: place a bet on
  • parlay: stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
Other hyponyms of game include ante, double up.
game (noun) parlay (noun)
a contest with rules to determine a winner a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers
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) parlay (adjective)
willing to face danger
disabled in the feet or legs
game (verb) parlay (verb)
place a bet on stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
Difference between game and parlay

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