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played

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈpɫeɪd// UK //plˈeɪd// played

v. the past tense of play. You use it to describe taking part in a game, sport, or musical activity in the past.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'play'. Describes engaging in recreational activity, competing in a sport, or performing on a musical instrument.


SIMPLE

We played soccer in the park yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

The band played three extra songs after the crowd refused to leave the venue.

COMPLEX

Although the orchestra had played the symphony many times before, the guest conductor insisted on a rigorous rehearsal to refine the tempo of the second movement.

Synonyms
Usage

Regular past tense form ending in -ed; functions as both the simple past and the past participle.

Pitfall

They have play soccerThey have played soccerLearners often forget the -ed ending when using the present perfect tense.

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