game
US /ɡeɪm/
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 gameto play a video game, meaning to participate in games or sport
- Medium ahead of the game in innovationdescribing ahead of the game in innovation (having the leading position or higher score in a contest)
- Hard fair game under antitrust rulesto fair game under antitrust rules, meaning to join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
- Very Hard give the game away during talksto provide or present something regarding the game away during talks
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.