play vs call

play and call both are nouns.

play and call both are verbs.

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

As verbs, call is a hyponym of play; that is, call is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than play:

play: participate in games or sport
call: make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

Other hyponyms of play include line up, curl, snooker, revoke, develop, develop, die, misplay, start, fumble, volley, unblock, replay, cricket, backstop, fullback, quarterback, cradle, exit, play out, field, catch, bully off, face off, tee off, ace, complete, nail, gamble, walk, bowl, golf, bandy, foul, put out, croquet, putt, seesaw, teeter-totter, teetertotter, bid.

play (noun)	call (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession	a visit in an official or professional capacity
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 brief social visit
an attempt to get something	the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill	a method of contacting a person by phone
a preset plan of action in team sports	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules	the characteristic sound produced by a bird
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully	a request
utilization or exercise	a demand
movement or space for movement	a demand for a show of hands in a card game
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage	an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)	a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
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)	call (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously	rouse somebody from sleep with a call
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line	consider or regard as being
consider not very seriously	utter in a loud voice or announce
participate in games or sport	ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
bet or wager (money)	get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle	assign a specified (usually proper) name to
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game	utter a characteristic note or cry
make bets	send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
stake on the outcome of an issue	order, request, or command to come
shoot or hit in a particular manner	indicate a decision in regard to
employ in a game or in a specific position	challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
use or move	declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
use to one's advantage	utter a sudden loud cry
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination	make a prediction about; tell in advance
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream	lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
replay (as a melody)	present for redemption before maturation
perform music on (a musical instrument)	read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
play a role or part	order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
perform on a certain location	order or request or give a command for
be performed or presented for public viewing	give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
cause to emit recorded audio or video	make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity	demand payment of (a loan)
perform on a stage or theater	pay a brief visit
emit recorded sound	call a meeting; invite or command to meet
play on an instrument	make a stop in a harbour
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence	greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly	stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
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

play vs call

play and call both are nouns.

play and call both are verbs.

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