1. playing

noun. (ˈpleɪɪŋ) The act of playing a musical instrument.
Synonyms
musical performance stopping transposition piping bowing
Antonyms
sink source peristalsis anastalsis inactiveness
Etymology
playing (English)
-ing (English)
-ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
-ing (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
-inge (Middle English (1100-1500))
play (English)
playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. long-playing

adjective. (used of records) playing at a slower speed and for a longer time than earlier records.
Synonyms
slow long-play
Antonyms
fast sudden hurried

3. card-playing

adjective. Preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance.
Synonyms
betting indulgent sporting dissipated
Antonyms
nonindulgent abstemious unpermissive unfavorable unfair

4. playing

noun. (ˈpleɪɪŋ) The action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation.
Synonyms
catching bowling pitching golfing action
Antonyms
permanent assembly discontinuation discontinuance activation
Etymology
playing (English)
-ing (English)
-ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
-ing (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
-inge (Middle English (1100-1500))
play (English)
playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. playing

noun. (ˈpleɪɪŋ) The performance of a part or role in a drama.
Synonyms
method acting mime playacting hamming business byplay skit personation portrayal activity enactment dumb show reenactment performance performing arts overacting characterization pantomime performing roleplaying impersonation heroics method acting stage business
Antonyms
inactivity dormant inaction passive active
Etymology
playing (English)
-ing (English)
-ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
-ing (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
-inge (Middle English (1100-1500))
play (English)
playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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