play with
The phrase "play with" is versatile and can describe actions ranging from casual handling to exploring ideas.
Definition
A2General
(common)To engage in a game or activity for enjoyment.
Example
- The children love to play with their new toys.
B1Casual Handling
(common)To handle or manipulate something without a specific purpose.
Example
- She kept playing with her necklace during the meeting.
B2Ideas
(informal)To consider or experiment with an idea without serious commitment.
Example
- We're playing with the idea of starting our own business.
B2Emotions
(informal)To engage with someone's feelings in a non-serious or manipulative way.
Example
- He was just playing with her emotions.
C1Creative
(informal)To use elements like words or sounds in a creative or amusing way.
Example
- The poet loves to play with words in his verses.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "play with":
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