game
Translation
game, match
Examples
Let's play a game of chess.
Let's play a game of chess.
Did you watch the football game yesterday?
Did you watch the soccer game yesterday?
The hunter searched for game in the forest.
The hunter searched for game in the forest.
Grammar Patterns
a game of ((sth.)) an activity or sport with rules Let's play a game of chess.
a single contest in a sport Did you watch the soccer game yesterday?
wild animals hunted for food or sport The hunter searched for game in the forest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (activity) pastime, sport; (match) contest, match; (animals) quarry, prey
Etymology
From Old English 'gamen' meaning 'joy, fun, amusement'.
Memory Tips
A 'game' is for fun, but a soccer 'game' is serious. Also, think of 'The Hunger Games' for the 'hunted animal' meaning.