house vs play

house and play both are nouns.

house and play both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
house	Yes	No	Yes	No
play	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, play is a hypernym of house; that is, play is a word with a broader meaning than house:

house: play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults
play: activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules

Other hypernyms of house include child's play.

house (noun)	play (noun)
play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults	gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a building in which something is sheltered or located	the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented	an attempt to get something
aristocratic family line	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments	a preset plan of action in team sports
an official assembly having legislative powers	activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema	the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
the members of a religious community living together	utilization or exercise
a social unit living together	movement or space for movement
the management of a gambling house or casino	a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided	verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
	a theatrical performance of a drama
	a weak and tremulous light
	a state in which action is feasible
	the removal of constraints
	(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

house (verb)	play (verb)
provide someone with accomodation	engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
contain or cover	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
	exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
	consider not very seriously
	participate in games or sport
	bet or wager (money)
	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
	put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
	make bets
	stake on the outcome of an issue
	shoot or hit in a particular manner
	employ in a game or in a specific position
	use or move
	use to one's advantage
	manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
	discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
	replay (as a melody)
	perform music on (a musical instrument)
	play a role or part
	perform on a certain location
	be performed or presented for public viewing
	cause to emit recorded audio or video
	pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
	perform on a stage or theater
	emit recorded sound
	play on an instrument
	cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
	move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
	cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
	engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
	behave in a certain way
	be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
	act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
	behave carelessly or indifferently
	be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

house vs play

house and play both are nouns.

house and play both are verbs.

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