Synonyms of game
31 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for game is play. Other synonyms of game are sport, match, pastime, fun and merrymaking. The opposite of game is work.
Synonyms and similar words for game
nounA playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
- amusement
- diversion
- entertainment
- festivity
- frolic
- fun
- gaiety
- gambol
- lark
- merriment
- merrymakingJoyful festivities, especially as a celebration.
- pastimeSomething which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
- playThe conduct, or course, of a game.
- prank
- recreation
- sportSomebody who behaves or reacts in an admirably good-natured manner, e.g. to being teased or to losing a game; a good...
- spree
nounA particular instance of playing a game.
- matchA competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.
nounA field of gainful activity, as an industry or profession.
nounAn exercise simulating warfare, whether computerized or involving human participants.
nounThe ability to seduce or woo someone, usually by strategy.
- rizzOf a person, the ability to attract a love interest, usually female; charm or attractiveness.
Opposite of game
nounA playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
adjectiveWilling and able to participate.
- cautiousUsing or exercising caution; careful; tentative.
- disinclinedNot inclined; having a disinclination; being unwilling, reluctant.
Meaning of game
- noun A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
- noun An activity described by a set of rules, especially for the purpose of entertainment, often competitive or having an explicit goal.
- noun A school subject during which sports are practised.
game in other languages
Questions about synonyms of game
- What is another word for game?
- Game has 31 synonyms on Word.ws, such as play, sport, match, pastime, fun, merrymaking and entertainment.
- What is the opposite of game?
- The opposite of game is work. Other antonyms of game are drudgery.
- What does game mean?
- Game means a playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: game (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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