game
nounADJ.
ball, board, computer, video | good
This is a good game for getting people to mix.| competitive
competitive games in which there is always a winner and a loser| team
How I hated team games at school!| party | children's
children's party games like Musical Chairs| indoor, outdoor
finding good indoor games for childrenVERB + GAME
have, play
Shall we have a game of chess?| draw, lose, win
We won the first game and drew the second.PREP.
~ against/with, ~ of
To pass the time, we played a game of cards.ADJ.
big
(= important) The team are in training for their big game.| first, opening | final, last | away, home | Cup, League
their first League game of the seasonVERB + GAME
have, play
United are playing a home game this week.| draw, lose, win
PREP.
~ against/with
He's hoping to be fit before next week's game with Liverpool.| ~ of
a game of tennisADJ.
good, great
That girl plays a great game of bridge.VERB + GAME
have, play
Trescothick had a good game and was man of the match.| improve, raise
Hendry raised his game to collect the £40,000 first prize.ADJ.
Commonwealth, Olympic
VERB + GAME
compete in, participate in, take part in
She's hoping to participate in the next Olympic Games.| host
Beijing's bid to host the Olympic GamesVERB + GAME
be in
How long have you been in this game?GAME + NOUN
~ of
the game of life/politicsPHRASES
all part of the game
Getting dirty was all part of the game to the kids.| new to this game
I'm new to this game myself.ADJ.
little, silly, stupid
VERB + GAME
play
I realized that he had been playing a stupid game with me.| put an end to, put a stop to
I'll soon put an end to her silly little games.| give away
Don't let him talk to anybody or he'll give the game away.