Play vs. Toy

Playverb

(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

Playverb

To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

Playverb

(transitive) To compete against, in a game.

Playverb

(transitive) (in the scoring of games and sports) To be the opposing score to.

Playverb

(intransitive) To take part in amorous activity; to make love, fornicate; to have sex.

Playverb

(transitive) To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

Playverb

To produce music or theatre.

Playverb

To produce music.

Playverb

To produce music using a musical instrument.

Playverb

To produce music (or a specified song or musical style) using (a specified musical instrument).

Playverb

To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.

Playverb

To be performed; to be shown.

Playverb

To perform in or at; to give performances in or at.

Playverb

(transitive) To act or perform (a play).

Playverb

(heading) To behave in a particular way.

Playverb

(copulative) Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being.

Playverb

(intransitive) To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.

Playverb

(intransitive) To act; to behave; to practice deception.

Playverb

(transitive) To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute.

Playverb

To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

Playverb

(intransitive) To move gaily; to disport.

Playverb

(transitive) To put in action or motion.

Playverb

(transitive) To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it.

Playverb

To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Playnoun

Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

Playnoun

(uncountable) Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.

Playnoun

"Repeated, incompletely functional behavior differing from more serious versions ..., and initiated voluntarily when ... in a low-stress setting."

Playnoun

(uncountable) The conduct, or course, of a game.

Playnoun

(uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.

Playnoun

(countable) A short sequence of action within a game.

Playnoun

An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.

Playnoun

(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

Playnoun

(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.

Playnoun

(countable) A major move by a business or investor.

Playnoun

(countable) A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.

Playnoun

(uncountable) The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.

Playnoun

Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

Playnoun

(countable) A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.

Playnoun

Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.

Playverb

To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

Playverb

To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.

Playverb

To contend, or take part, in a game; as, to play ball; hence, to gamble; as, he played for heavy stakes.

Playverb

To perform on an instrument of music; as, to play on a flute.

Playverb

To act; to behave; to practice deception.

Playverb

To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate; to act; as, the fountain plays.

Playverb

To move gayly; to wanton; to disport.

Playverb

To act on the stage; to personate a character.

Playverb

To put in action or motion; as, to play cannon upon a fortification; to play a trump.

Playverb

To perform music upon; as, to play the flute or the organ.

Playverb

To perform, as a piece of music, on an instrument; as, to play a waltz on the violin.

Playverb

To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute; as, to play tricks.

Playverb

To act or perform (a play); to represent in music action; as, to play a comedy; also, to act in the character of; to represent by acting; to simulate; to behave like; as, to play King Lear; to play the woman.

Playverb

To engage in, or go together with, as a contest for amusement or for a wager or prize; as, to play a game at baseball.

Playverb

To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it.

Playnoun

Amusement; sport; frolic; gambols.

Playnoun

Any exercise, or series of actions, intended for amusement or diversion; a game.

Playnoun

The act or practice of contending for victory, amusement, or a prize, as at dice, cards, or billiards; gaming; as, to lose a fortune in play.

Playnoun

Action; use; employment; exercise; practice; as, fair play; sword play; a play of wit.

Playnoun

A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action.

Playnoun

The representation or exhibition of a comedy or tragedy; as, he attends ever play.

Playnoun

Performance on an instrument of music.

Playnoun

Motion; movement, regular or irregular; as, the play of a wheel or piston; hence, also, room for motion; free and easy action.

Playnoun

Hence, liberty of acting; room for enlargement or display; scope; as, to give full play to mirth.

Playnoun

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage;

Playnoun

a theatrical performance of a drama;

Playnoun

a preset plan of action in team sports;

Playnoun

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill;

Playnoun

a state in which action is feasible;

Playnoun

utilization or exercise;

Playnoun

an attempt to get something;

Playnoun

play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules;

Playnoun

(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds;

Playnoun

the removal of constraints;

Playnoun

a weak and tremulous light;

Playnoun

verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously);

Playnoun

movement or space for movement;

Playnoun

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement;

Playnoun

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize);

Playnoun

the activity of doing something in an agreed succession;

Playnoun

the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully

Playverb

participate in games or sport;

Playverb

act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome;

Playverb

play on an instrument;

Playverb

play a role or part;

Playverb

be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children;

Playverb

replay (as a melody);

Playverb

perform music on (a musical instrument);

Playverb

pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind;

Playverb

move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly;

Playverb

bet or wager (money);

Playverb

engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion;

Playverb

pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity;

Playverb

emit recorded sound;

Playverb

perform on a certain location;

Playverb

put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game;

Playverb

engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously;

Playverb

behave in a certain way;

Playverb

cause to emit recorded sounds;

Playverb

manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination;

Playverb

use to one's advantage;

Playverb

consider not very seriously;

Playverb

be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way;

Playverb

behave carelessly or indifferently;

Playverb

cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space;

Playverb

perform on a stage or theater;

Playverb

be performed;

Playverb

cause to happen or to occur as a consequence;

Playverb

discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream;

Playverb

make bets;

Playverb

stake on the outcome of an issue;

Playverb

shoot or hit in a particular manner;

Playverb

use or move;

Playverb

employ in a game or in a specific position;

Playverb

contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle;

Playverb

exhaust by allowing to pull on the line;

Toynoun

Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.

Toynoun

A thing of little importance or value; a trifle.

Toynoun

A simple, light piece of music, written especially for the virginal.

Toynoun

(obsolete) Love play, amorous dalliance; fondling.

Toynoun

(obsolete) A vague fancy, a ridiculous idea or notion; a whim.

Toynoun

An inferior graffiti artist.

Toynoun

(obsolete) An old story; a silly tale.

Toynoun

A headdress of linen or wool that hangs down over the shoulders, worn by old women of the lower classes; called also toy mutch.

Toyverb

To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.

Toyverb

To ponder or consider.

Toyverb

To stimulate with a sex toy.

Toynoun

A plaything for children; a bawble.

Toynoun

A thing for amusement, but of no real value; an article of trade of little value; a trifle.

Toynoun

A wild fancy; an odd conceit; idle sport; folly; trifling opinion.

Toynoun

Amorous dalliance; play; sport; pastime.

Toynoun

An old story; a silly tale.

Toynoun

A headdress of linen or woolen, that hangs down over the shoulders, worn by old women of the lower classes; - called also toy mutch.

Toyverb

To dally amorously; to trifle; to play.

Toyverb

To treat foolishly.

Toynoun

an artifact designed to be played with

Toynoun

a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier);

Toynoun

copy that reproduces something in greatly reduced size

Toynoun

any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets

Toyverb

behave carelessly or indifferently;

Toyverb

manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination;

Toyverb

engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously;

Toy

A toy is an item that is used in play, especially one designed for such use. It is mainly intended for use by children, though may also be marketed to adults under certain circumstances.