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Word

sims

Phoneticssims

/ˈsɪmz/

Definition

n. the virtual people that you control or watch in a life-simulation video game.

n. the virtual characters or 'simulants' within a life-simulation video game environment.

Examples

“I spent all weekend playing the Sims and building a mansion.”

“Many players enjoy the Sims because it allows them to experiment with interior design and complex social storytelling.”

“The Sims revolutionized the simulation genre by shifting the focus from resource management to the granular, domestic details of human existence and interpersonal relationships.”

Examples

simple

“I spent all weekend playing the Sims and building a mansion.”

contextual

“Many players enjoy the Sims because it allows them to experiment with interior design and complex social storytelling.”

complex

“The Sims revolutionized the simulation genre by shifting the focus from resource management to the granular, domestic details of human existence and interpersonal relationships.”

Synonyms

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Level
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
Updated
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Informal

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