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thegame

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/ðə ɡeɪm/ · the-game

A structured form of play or competitive activity, often governed by rules.

Meanings

nounformal

A structured form of play or competitive activity, often governed by rules.

ایک منظم کھیل یا مقابلہ، جو اکثر اصولوں کے تحت ہوتا ہے۔

کھیل

khel

Synonyms

matchsportcompetitionمقابلہکھیلسرگرمی

Antonyms

boredommonotonylethargyبوریتیکسانیتسستی

Common Collocations

  • football game
  • video game
  • board game

Example Sentences

He won the basketball game last night.

اس نے کل رات باسکٹ بال کا کھیل جیتا۔

Us ne kal raat basketball ka khel jeeta.

They are playing a new video game together.

وہ ایک نئے ویڈیو کھیل کو ایک ساتھ کھیل رہے ہیں۔

Woh ek naye video khel ko ek saath khel rahe hain.

The board game was fun for the entire family.

بورڈ کھیل پورے خاندان کے لیے مزے دار تھا۔

Board khel poore khandan ke liye maze daar tha.

Easily Confused With

the game:The game refers specifically to a competitive activity, whereas 'thegame' could imply a broader or more informal context.

Word Family

gaming
nounکھیلنا
gamer
nounکھلاڑی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'game' as a 'fun activity'.

Imagine a lively game of soccer with friends.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کھیل کا میدان ہمیشہ دوستی کا ہوتا ہے۔

Khel ka maidan hamesha dosti ka hota hai.

The playground is always a place of friendship.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "gamen" — joy, fun, amusement

First known use: 14th century

The word 'game' has evolved from the Old English 'gamen' which primarily denoted fun and amusement before it became synonymous with competitive sports and entertainment.