Top synonyms for “game”: back, bet on, biz, crippled, gage, gamey, gamy, gimpy, and 14 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)an amusement or pastime“they played word games”
- (noun)a contest with rules to determine a winner“you need four people to play this game”
- (noun)a single play of a sport or other contest“the game lasted two hours”
- (noun)frivolous or trifling behavior“for actors, memorizing lines is no game”
- (noun)your occupation or line of work“he's in the plumbing game”
- (noun)animal hunted for food or sport
- (noun)the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game“the child received several games for his birthday”
- (noun)a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)“they concocted a plot to discredit the governor”
- (noun)the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
- (noun)(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win“the game is 6 all”
- (noun)(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
- (verb)place a bet on“Which horse are you backing?”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "game"?
Common synonyms for "game" include back, bet on, biz, crippled, gage, gamey. Our thesaurus lists 22 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "game" mean?
an amusement or pastime Example: "they played word games"
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