player
- 01 A1 Beginner
a person who takes part in a sport or a game.
a participant in a sport, game, or athletic competition.
Simple“The tennis player shook hands with her opponent after the final match.”
In context“The coach decided to substitute the star player in the second half to prevent further injury before the championship game.”
Synonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
someone who plays a musical instrument.
a musician who performs on a specific instrument.
Simple“She is a talented piano player who performs at the local jazz club.”
In context“The orchestra is looking for a skilled horn player to fill the vacancy left by the retiring principal soloist.”
Synonymsmusicianinstrumentalist - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
an actor in a play or movie.
a performer in a theatrical production or film; often used in historical or formal contexts.
Simple“The players took a bow as the curtain fell on the final act.”
In context“Shakespeare famously wrote that all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”
- 04 A2 Elementary
a machine or software used to play music, videos, or films.
an electronic device or software application designed to reproduce recorded audio or video media.
Simple“I need to buy a new DVD player because the old one stopped working.”
In context“The latest software update for the media player includes support for high-definition audio formats and improved subtitle rendering.”
Synonyms - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person or company that has a lot of power or influence in a particular area.
an individual or entity that exercises significant influence or power within a specific sphere of activity.
Simple“Our company is becoming a major player in the renewable energy market.”
In context“Diplomatic analysts suggest that the small nation has emerged as a key player in regional security negotiations.”
Synonyms - 06 C1 Advanced
someone who has many romantic relationships at the same time and is not serious about them.
a person who habitually pursues multiple romantic or sexual partners without seeking a committed relationship.
Simple“He has a reputation for being a player, so she decided not to date him.”
In context“The protagonist of the novel is a self-confessed player who eventually learns the value of emotional vulnerability and commitment.”
Synonymswomanizerphilanderercasanova
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