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work vs play

play vs work

work and play both are nouns.

work and play both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
work Yes No Yes No
play Yes No Yes No
As verbs, play is a hyponym of work; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than work:
  • work: use or manipulate to one's advantage
  • play: use to one's advantage
Other hyponyms of work include make hay, avail, help, feed, prey, use.
As verbs, work and play are synonyms defined as:
  • work and play: cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
Other synonyms of work include bring, make for, wreak.
work (noun) play (noun)
activity directed toward making or doing something gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
the occupation for which you are paid (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing 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 place where work is done an attempt to get something
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) a preset plan of action in team sports
(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force 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
work (verb) play (verb)
give a workout to engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
go sour or spoil exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
cause to undergo fermentation consider not very seriously
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of participate in games or sport
use or manipulate to one's advantage bet or wager (money)
to mix into a homogeneous mass contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
perform as expected when applied put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
move into or onto make bets
shape, form, or improve a material stake on the outcome of an issue
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence shoot or hit in a particular manner
prepare for crops employ in a game or in a specific position
make something, usually for a specific function use or move
gratify and charm, usually in order to influence use to one's advantage
proceed along a path manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
move in an agitated manner discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
provoke or excite replay (as a melody)
be employed perform music on (a musical instrument)
cause to work play a role or part
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work perform on a certain location
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected be performed or presented for public viewing
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty cause to emit recorded audio or video
proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
have and exert influence or effect perform on a stage or theater
operate in or through emit recorded sound
cause to operate or function play on an instrument
behave in a certain way when handled 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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