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move vs play

play vs move

move and play both are nouns.

move and play both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
move Yes No Yes No
play Yes No Yes No
As nouns, play is a hypernym of move; that is, play is a word with a broader meaning than move:
  • move: (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
  • play: (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
Other hypernyms of move include turn.
As nouns, play is a hyponym of move; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move:
  • move: the act of changing location from one place to another
  • play: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
As verbs, play is a hyponym of move; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move:
  • move: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  • play: cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
Other hyponyms of move include mobilise, mobilize, relocate, dislocate, luxate, slip, splay, translate, place, post, send, station, agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up, vex, channel, channelise, channelize, transfer, transmit, transport, funnel, brandish, flourish, wave, draw, pull, carry, transport, tug, disarrange, lay, place, pose, position, put, set, engage, lock, mesh, operate, impel, propel, launch, set in motion, roll, twine, wind, wrap, unroll, unwind, wind off, force, squeeze, wedge, work, disgorge, shed, spill, slop, spill, splatter, unseat, disunite, divide, part, separate, deracinate, extirpate, root out, uproot, depress, press down, lift, flick, riffle, ruffle, work, take back, center, centre, pump, scan, bump around, jar, shake up, dandle, revolve, roll, force, push, rock, sway, fluctuate, pulse, dislodge, reposition, shift, glide, stir, bowl over, knock over, overturn, tip over, tump over, turn over, upset, send, ship, transport, direct, send, transport, saltate, bring down, get down, let down, lower, take down, lift, raise, bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise, drop, sink, advance, bring forward, chase away, dispel, drive away, drive off, drive out, run off, turn back, shift, transfer, displace, crowd, herd, circulate, circulate, distribute, pass around, pass on, drive out, force out, rouse, rout out, drive, race, rush, whoosh, woosh, pour, slip, bring outside, exteriorize, upstage, swing, turn, turn over, turn, turn, slide, run, whistle, beat, flap, singsong, hustle, wash, rake, blow, drag, draw, pull, lateralize, translate, hit, strike, sling, change hands, change owners, transfer, expel, kick out, throw out.
As verbs, play is a hyponym of move; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move:
  • move: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  • play: move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
Other hyponyms of move include circulate, go around, spread, carry, ease, whish, float, swap, seek, whine, fly, ride, come, ghost, betake oneself, overfly, pass over, travel, wend, do, raft, get about, get around, repair, resort, cruise, journey, travel, come, come up, round, trundle, push, travel purposefully, swing, cast, drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander, take the air, walk, meander, thread, wander, weave, wind, forge, spirt, spurt, crawl, creep, scramble, slide, slither, roll, wheel, glide, bounce, jounce, breeze, be adrift, blow, drift, float, float, swim, swim, walk, move around, turn, circle, slice into, slice through, drift, err, stray, run, step, drive, motor, automobile, ski, fly, wing, steam, steamer, tram, taxi, ferry, caravan, ride, sit, prance, swim, arise, come up, go up, lift, move up, rise, uprise, ascend, go up, come down, descend, fall, go down, fall, crank, zigzag, follow, travel along, advance, go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress, draw back, move back, pull away, pull back, recede, retire, retreat, withdraw, retrograde, continue, go forward, move ahead, proceed, back, pan, follow, lead, precede, follow, pursue, return, derail, jump, flock, accompany, billow, circulate, circle, angle, pass, go by, go past, pass, pass by, surpass, travel by, hurry, speed, travel rapidly, zip, speed, zoom, drive, belt along, bucket along, cannonball along, hasten, hie, hotfoot, pelt along, race, rush, rush along, speed, step on it, shack, trail, shuttle, hiss, whoosh, whisk, career, circuit, lance, go around, outflank, propagate, draw, change, transfer, swash, pace, step, tread, step, hurtle, retreat, whistle, island hop, plough, plow, lurch, sift, fall, drag, run, bang, precess, move around, travel, ride, snowshoe, beetle.
As verbs, play is a hyponym of move; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move:
  • move: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • play: act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
Other hyponyms of move include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, take, guard, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
move (noun) play (noun)
the act of deciding to do something gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
the act of changing your residence or place of business (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game 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 change of position that does not entail a change of location an attempt to get something
the act of changing location from one place to another a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a preset plan of action in team sports
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
utilization or exercise
movement or space for movement
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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
move (verb) play (verb)
be in a state of action engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
go or proceed from one point to another pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
progress by being changed exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting consider not very seriously
have a turn; make one's move in a game participate in games or sport
give an incentive for action bet or wager (money)
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
arouse sympathy or compassion in put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion make bets
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense stake on the outcome of an issue
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment shoot or hit in a particular manner
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically employ in a game or in a specific position
dispose of by selling use or move
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) use to one's advantage
follow a procedure or take a course manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
live one's life in a specified environment 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
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