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- US Pronunciation
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- [geym]
- /geɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [geym]
- /geɪm/
Definitions of gamelike word
- noun gamelike an amusement or pastime: children's games. 1
- noun gamelike the material or equipment used in playing certain games: a store selling toys and games. 1
- noun gamelike a competitive activity involving skill, chance, or endurance on the part of two or more persons who play according to a set of rules, usually for their own amusement or for that of spectators. 1
- noun gamelike a single occasion of such an activity, or a definite portion of one: the final game of the season; a rubber of three games at bridge. 1
- noun gamelike the number of points required to win a game. 1
- noun gamelike the score at a particular stage in a game: With five minutes to play, the game was 7 to 0. 1
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Origin of gamelike
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English gamen, Old English gaman; cognate with Old High German gaman glee
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Parts of speech for Gamelike
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gamelike popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
gamelike usage trend in Literature
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