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plays big

plays big is the third-person singular simple present indicative of play big.

Meaning of play big

Verb

play big (third-person singular simple present plays big, present participle playing big, simple past and past participle played big)

  1. (figuratively) To play for high stakes; to be willing to take risks.
    • Near-synonym: aim high
    Synonyms:
    aim high

Questions about plays big

What is plays big the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Plays big is the third-person singular simple present indicative of play big.

Words near plays big in the dictionary

  1. plays around
  2. plays at
  3. plays away
  4. plays back
  5. plays ball
  6. plays big
  7. plays booty
  8. plays both sides against the middle
  9. plays by ear
  10. plays by the rules
  11. plays cheat

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