Play and Playing

Play

Play verb - To engage in activity for amusement.

Playing is a synonym for play. In some cases you can replace term "Playing" with "Play", this verbs are similar.

Playing

Playing noun - The action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation.

Play is a synonym for playing. Sometimes you can use "Play" instead a verb "Playing".

Nearby Words: play, played, playful, player, playable
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