Played Meaning in English
word · lemma: play
Definition
Past tense of 'play'. It can mean taking part in a game or activity for fun, performing music, or acting as a character in a movie, play, or show.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and flexible. The meaning depends on the object: 'played soccer' = took part in a sport, 'played the piano' = performed music, 'played Hamlet' = acted the role. Don't confuse it with 'played with', which often means used or handled something or someone in a playful way.
Example Sentences
The kids played in the park after school.
basic
She played the guitar at the party.
basic
He played a doctor in the movie.
basic
We played cards all night and completely lost track of time.
natural
The band played my favorite song, so everyone started singing along.
natural
She played it cool, but I could tell she was nervous.
natural