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game

US /ɡeɪm/

noun Foundation · A2 Giải trí & truyền thông

Definition

a contest with rules to determine a winner

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Many fans lined up early to buy tickets for the championship game.

Word Family

NounNoun
game gốc gaming gameness
VerbVerb
game gốc
AdjectiveAdj
game gốc gamy gamey
AdverbAdv
gamely

Synonyms

  • matchlighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
  • competitiona business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
  • pastimea diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Collocations

  • Easy play a video game
    to play a video game, meaning to participate in games or sport
  • Medium ahead of the game in innovation
    describing ahead of the game in innovation (having the leading position or higher score in a contest)
  • Hard fair game under antitrust rules
    to fair game under antitrust rules, meaning to join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
  • Very Hard give the game away during talks
    to provide or present something regarding the game away during talks

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.