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Synonyms & Antonyms of game
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
- decided he would indulge in a friendly basketball game with his friends before dinner
Synonyms for game
- bout,
- competition,
- contest,
- event,
- match,
- matchup,
- meet,
- sweepstakes
- (also sweep-stake),
- tournament,
- tourney
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2
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
- the crook told his accomplice, "Here's the game: look surprised when the police ask about the money"
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3
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
- there's no need to get upset, all our teasing is only a game
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4
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
- stand-up comedy is his game, and he's one of a handful of people making a decent living at it
Synonyms for game
- calling,
- employment,
- lay,
- line,
- occupation,
- profession,
- trade,
- vocation,
- work
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5
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
- the education game simply was no longer of interest to her
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game
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of game (Entry 2 of 2)
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
- are you game for going out tonight?
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