Collocations
Collocations
Explore English words that belong together, with meanings, examples, and sentence practice. Browse by CEFR level or pattern, and add collocations to your deck for regular review.
Phrases containing play, including its inflections. Clear word filter
New
Mastered
Verb + noun(10)
-
play a game
to participate in a game
play music
to perform music on an instrument or through a sound system
play a card
To lay down a card from one's hand during a card game
play a piece
to perform a musical composition
play a queen
take the role of a queen in a performance
play a song
to perform a song on an instrument or play a recording
see a play
to attend and watch a theatrical performance
watch a play
to observe a theatrical performance as an audience member
perform in a play
to act as a cast member in a theatrical production
write a play
to compose the script and dialogue for a theatrical work
Adjective + noun(5)
-
playing card
A card from a standard deck used in card games
school play
a theatrical performance produced and performed by students at a school
creative play
imaginative, unstructured play that encourages inventiveness
fair play
behaviour that follows the rules and treats everyone equally
outdoor play
physical recreational activity that takes place outside