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play vs attack

attack vs play

play and attack both are nouns.

play and attack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
play Yes No Yes No
attack Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attack is a hyponym of play; that is, attack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than play:
  • play: (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
  • attack: an offensive move in a sport or game
Other hyponyms of play include move, start, starting, innings, down, at-bat, bat, lead, ruff, trumping, trick, hole-in-one.
play (noun) attack (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) the act of attacking
an attempt to get something ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill an offensive move in a sport or game
a preset plan of action in team sports strong criticism
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules intense adverse criticism
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
utilization or exercise a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
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
play (verb) attack (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously begin to injure
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line attack in speech or writing
consider not very seriously launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
participate in games or sport take the initiative and go on the offensive
bet or wager (money) attack someone physically or emotionally
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
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