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- [pley with, with wuhn-self, wuhnz-]
- /pleɪ wɪθ, wɪð wʌnˈsɛlf, wʌnz-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pley with, with wuhn-self, wuhnz-]
- /pleɪ wɪθ, wɪð wʌnˈsɛlf, wʌnz-/
Definitions of play with oneself words
- noun play with oneself a dramatic composition or piece; drama. 1
- noun play with oneself a dramatic performance, as on the stage. 1
- noun play with oneself exercise or activity for amusement or recreation. 1
- noun play with oneself fun or jest, as opposed to seriousness: I said it merely in play. 1
- noun play with oneself a pun. 1
- noun play with oneself the playing, action, or conduct of a game: The pitcher was replaced in the fourth inning of play. 1
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Origin of play with oneself
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English pleye, Old English plega; (v.) Middle English pleyen, Old English pleg(i)an (cognate with Middle Dutch pleien to leap for joy, dance, rejoice, be glad)
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Parts of speech for Play with oneself
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
play with oneself 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
play with oneself usage trend in Literature
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