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(geɪm)
Word forms: plural games
1. countable noun
A game is an activity or sport usually involving skill, knowledge, or chance, in which you follow fixed rules and try to win against an opponent or to solve a puzzle.
...the wonderful game of football.
...a playful game of hide-and-seek.
...a video game.
Synonyms: pastime, sport, activity, entertainment More Synonyms of game
2. countable noun
A game is one particular occasion on which a game is played.
It was the first game of the season.
He regularly watched our games from the stands.
We won three games against Australia.
Synonyms: match, meeting, event, competition More Synonyms of game
3. countable noun
A game is a part of a match, for example in tennis or bridge, consisting of a fixed number of points.
She won six games to love in the second set.
...the last three points of the second game.
4. plural noun
Games are an organized event in which competitions in several sports take place.
...the Commonwealth Games.
5. plural noun
Games are organized sports activities that children do at school.
[British]
At his grammar school he is remembered for being bad at games but good in debates.
6. singular noun [usually poss NOUN]
Someone's game is the degree of skill or the style that they use when playing a particular game.
Once I was through the first set my game picked up.
7. countable noun
You can describe a situation that you do not treat seriously as a game.
Many people regard life as a game: you win some, you lose some.
It's a cat-and-mouse game to him, and I'm the mouse.
Synonyms: amusement, joke, entertainment, diversion More Synonyms of game
8. countable noun
You can use game to describe a way of behaving in which a person uses a particular plan, usually in order to gain an advantage for himself or herself.
When the uncertainties become greater than the certainties, we end up in a game ofbluff.
Until now, the Americans have been playing a very delicate political game.
9. uncountable noun
Wild animals or birds that are hunted for sport and sometimes cooked and eaten arereferred to as game.
...men who shot game for food.
Synonyms: wild animals or birds, chase, prey, quarry More Synonyms of game
10. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, oft ADJECTIVE to-infinitive]
If you are game for something, you are willing to do something new, unusual, or risky.
After all this time he still had new ideas and was game to try them.
He said he's game for a similar challenge next year. [+ for]
Synonyms: willing, prepared, ready, keen More Synonyms of game
11.  See also gamely
12. 
See game on
13. 
See to give the game away
14. 
See new to a game
15. 
See on the game
16. 
See at their own game
17. 
See all part of the game
18. 
See playing games
19. 
See someone has raised their game
20. 
See the game is up
More Synonyms of game

game in British English 1

(ɡeɪm)
noun
1. 
an amusement or pastime; diversion
2. 
a contest with rules, the result being determined by skill, strength, or chance
3. 
a single period of play in such a contest, sport, etc
4. 
the score needed to win a contest
5. 
a single contest in a series; match
6. (plural; often capital)
an event consisting of various sporting contests, esp in athletics
Olympic Games
Highland Games
7. 
equipment needed for playing certain games
8.  short for video game, computer game
9. 
style or ability in playing a game
she is a keen player but her game is not good
10. 
a scheme, proceeding, etc, practised like a game
the game of politics
11. 
an activity undertaken in a spirit of levity; joke
marriage is just a game to you
12. 
a. 
wild animals, including birds and fish, hunted for sport, food, or profit
b. 
(as modifier)
game laws
13. 
the flesh of such animals, used as food: generally taken not to include fish
14. 
an object of pursuit; quarry; prey (esp in the phrase fair game)
15.  informal
work or occupation
16.  informal
a trick, strategy, or device
I can see through your little game
17.  obsolete
pluck or courage; bravery
18.  slang, mainly British
prostitution (esp in the phrase on the game)
19.  give the game away
20.  make game of
21.  off one's game
22.  on one's game
23.  play the game
24.  the game is up
adjective
25.  informal
full of fighting spirit; plucky; brave
26.  game as Ned Kelly
27. (usually foll by for) informal
prepared or ready; willing
I'm game for a try
verb
28. (intransitive)
to play games of chance for money, stakes, etc; gamble
29. (intransitive)
to play video games
30. (transitive)
to act strategically in order to exploit the defects of (a system, law, etc)
Derived forms
gamelike (ˈgameˌlike)
adjective
Word origin
Old English gamen; related to Old Norse gaman, Old High German gaman amusement

game in British English 2

(ɡeɪm)
adjective
a less common word for lame1
game leg
Word origin
C18: probably from Irish cam crooked

game in American English 1

(geɪm)
noun
1. 
any form of play or way of playing; amusement; recreation; sport; frolic; play
2. 
a. 
any specific contest, engagement, amusement, computer simulation, or sport involving physical or mental competition under specific rules, as football, chess, or war games
b. 
a single contest in such a competition
to win two out of three games
c.  Tennis
a subdivision of a set (sense 45) set (sense 45j), consisting of a series of at least four consecutive serves by a single player
d. 
a subdivision of any of certain other contests
3. 
a. 
the number of points required for winning
the game is 25
b. 
the score at any given point in a competition
at the half the game was 7 to 6
4. 
that which is gained by winning; victory; win
5. 
a set of equipment for a competitive amusement
to sell toys and games
6. 
a way or quality of playing in competition
to play a good game
7. 
any test of skill, courage, or endurance
the game of life
8. 
a project; scheme; plan
to see through another's game
9. 
a. 
wild birds or animals hunted for sport or for use as food
see also big game
b. 
the flesh of such creatures used as food
10. 
fair game (sense 2)
11.  Informal
a business or vocation, esp. one with an element of risk
the stock-market game
verb intransitiveWord forms: gamed or ˈgaming
12. 
to play cards, etc. for stakes; gamble
adjective
13. 
designating or of wild birds or animals hunted for sport or for use as food
see also game fish, game fowl
14. Word forms: ˈgamer or ˈgamest
a. 
plucky; courageous
b. 
having enough spirit or enthusiasm; ready (for something)
Idioms:
ahead of the game
die game
game away
make game of
off one's game
play the game
The Game
the game is up
Word origin
ME < OE gamen, akin to OFris game, OHG gaman < ? IE base *gwhemb-, to leap merrily

game in American English 2

(geɪm)
adjective
Informal
lame or injured
said esp. of a leg

game in Hospitality

(geɪm)
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Food and drink, meat)
Wild animals or birds that are hunted for sport and sometimes cooked and eaten arereferred to as game.
They serve game such as pheasant and pigeon.
Game is more flavorful than farmed meats such as chicken and pork.
Many places serve game dishes such as rabbit and pheasant.

More idioms containing
game

play a waiting game
play someone at their own game
play the game
the only game in town
on the game
not play the game
new to the game
give the game away
a game plan
the game is up
beat someone at their own game
ahead of the game
a new ball game
play the numbers game
play a shell game
a zero-sum game
the name of the game

COBUILD Collocations
game

competitive game
control the game
decide a game
enjoy a game
qualifying game
remaining games
successive game
warm-up game

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Examples of 'game' in a sentence
game

The umpires cannot set up a game thinking there will be bad light.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In fact it was almost half an hour before the game produced a shot on goal.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
What hope is there for those of us striving to win a losing game?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They actually gave us hope this time with a good first game performance.
The Sun (2014)
We definitely feel we should have got something from the game.
The Sun (2013)
We need to improve those specific skills when the game resumes.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Two years ago we lost the first game and still qualified for the knockout stage.
The Sun (2008)
They will use the space to stage a series of games featuring top sports stars.
The Sun (2012)
The double punishment was harsh and killed the game as a contest.
The Sun (2012)
We need to take that attitude into our next game.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
 Many within the game are sleeping uneasily right now.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But nobody could stop them from playing their game.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In my first full game as captain with all the added pressures.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Yeovil are back in trouble after losing for the first time in five games.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
United were left to rue two missed chances when the game was goalless.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Understanding the minutiae is part of the game.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This could be a great game of bluff.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Take them to the park for a game of footie or splash around at the local swimming pool.
The Sun (2009)
It was hardly any surprise given the emotion leading up to the game that the match itself was unspectacular.
The Sun (2015)
Just let them know that they are not in for an easy night and see where the game takes us.
The Sun (2012)
Some games not a single person.
The Sun (2013)
The Potters have failed to score in their last three away games.
The Sun (2009)
Wise heads who won't shrink away in big games.
The Sun (2013)
If you have got a mixed group of roughly equal numbers, then this is a good activity game to play.
Aiken, Nick Working with Teenagers (1994)

Quotations

Play for more than you can afford to lose, and you will learn the gameWinston Churchill
It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games shouldbe seen as their most serious-minded activityMontaigneEssais
Die: the singular of `dice'. We seldom hear the word, because there is a prohibitory proverb, `Never say die.'Ambrose BierceThe Devil's Dictionary
I am sorry I have not learned to play at cards. It is very useful in life; it generates kindness and consolidates societyDr. Johnson
It's just a game - baseball - an amusement, a marginal thing, not an art, not a consequential metaphor for life, not a public trustRichard FordStop Blaming Baseball
Life is a game in which the rules are constantly changing; nothing spoils a game more than those who take it seriouslyQuentin CrispManners From Heaven

Word lists with
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In other languages
game

British English: game /ɡeɪm/ NOUN
with rules A game is something you play that has rules, for example football.
  • American English: game
  • Arabic: لُعْبَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: jogo
  • Chinese: 游戏
  • Croatian: igra
  • Czech: hra
  • Danish: spil
  • Dutch: spel
  • European Spanish: juego estratagemas
  • Finnish: peli
  • French: jeu enfants
  • German: Spiel
  • Greek: παιχνίδι
  • Italian: gioco
  • Japanese: ゲーム
  • Korean: 게임
  • Norwegian: spill
  • Polish: gra zabawa
  • European Portuguese: jogo
  • Romanian: joc
  • Russian: игра
  • Latin American Spanish: juego ejercicio recreativo
  • Swedish: spel
  • Thai: เกมส์
  • Turkish: oyun
  • Ukrainian: гра
  • Vietnamese: trò chơi
British English: game /ɡeɪm/ NOUN
imaginative Children play a game when they pretend to be other people.
The children played a game of pirates.
  • American English: game
  • Arabic: لُعْبَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: jogo
  • Chinese: 游戏
  • Croatian: igra
  • Czech: hradětská
  • Danish: leg
  • Dutch: spel
  • European Spanish: juego
  • Finnish: leikki
  • French: jeuenfants
  • German: Spielkarte
  • Greek: παιχνίδι
  • Italian: gioco
  • Japanese: 遊び
  • Korean: 게임
  • Norwegian: lek
  • Polish: zabawa
  • European Portuguese: jogo
  • Romanian: joc
  • Russian: игра
  • Latin American Spanish: juego
  • Swedish: lek
  • Thai: เกม
  • Turkish: oyun
  • Ukrainian: гра
  • Vietnamese: trò chơi

All related terms of 'game'

A game
one's best possible performance (esp in the phrase bring or take one's A game )
game on
If you say game on , you mean that you are ready for something challenging to begin.
away game
a game played at an opponent's ground
ball game
Ball games are games that are played with a ball such as tennis , baseball , and football .
bar game
any game or contest that takes place in a pub
big game
Large wild animals such as lions and elephants that are hunted for sport are often referred to as big game .
card game
A card game is a game that is played using a set of playing cards.
con game
a swindle involving money, goods, etc, in which the victim's trust is won by the swindler; a shortened form of confidence game
die game
to die bravely and still fighting
easy game
a person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of
end game
the final stage of a game, usually following the exchange of queens and the serious reduction of forces
fair game
If you say that someone is fair game , you mean that it is acceptable to criticize or attack them, usually because of the way that they behave .
game away
to squander or lose in gambling
game-ball
(of a person) in perfect health
game bird
Game birds are birds which are shot for food or for sport .
Game Boy
a handheld video games console
game face
a facial expression that suggests a strong determination to succeed
game fish
any fish providing sport for the angler
game fowl
any of several breeds of domestic fowl reared for cockfighting
game law
a law enacted for the preservation of game, as by restricting the number and kinds of game that may be taken and by designating periods of the year when specified game may be taken
game laws
laws governing the hunting and preservation of game
game park
A game park is a large area of land , especially in Africa, where wild animals can live safely.
game pie
a savoury pie made from game or hunted animals
game plan
In sport , a team's game plan is their plan for winning a match .
game show
Game shows are television programmes on which people play games in order to win prizes.
god game
a computer roleplaying game in which the player controls the destiny of one or more avatars within a large virtual environment
home game
a game played on a team's home ground
long game
the aspect of golf considered in relation to the ability of a player to hit shots , esp. drives, for distance
love game
a game in which the loser has a score of zero
mind game
an action or statement intended to undermine or mislead someone else, often to gain advantage for oneself
open game
a relatively simple game involving open ranks and files , permitting tactical play, and usually following symmetrical development
skin game
a swindling trick
The Game
charades
wall game
a type of football played at Eton against a wall
war game
War games are military exercises that are carried out for the purpose of training, and that are designed to imitate a real war as closely as possible.
word game
any game involving the formation , discovery , or alteration of a word or words
arcade game
An arcade game is a computer game of the type that is often played in amusement arcades.
badger game
an extortion scheme in which a person is placed in a compromising position and then faced with a demand for money to avoid scandal , revenge , etc
black game
a large N European grouse , Lyrurus tetrix , the male of which has a bluish-black plumage and lyre-shaped tail
board game
A board game is a game such as chess or backgammon, which people play by moving small objects around on a board.
bounce game
(esp in soccer ) a non-competitive game played as part of training
casual game
A casual game is a simple video game that is easy to play.
closed game
a relatively complex game involving closed ranks and files and permitting only nontactical positional manoeuvring
game chips
round thin potato chips served with game
game point
a stage at which winning one further point would enable one player or side to win a game
game theory
mathematical theory concerned with the optimum choice of strategy in situations involving a conflict of interest
game warden
a person who looks after game, as in a game reserve
ground game
game animals, such as hares or deer , found on the earth's surface: distinguished from game birds
little game
a person's secret intention or business
middle game
the central phase between the opening and the endgame

Chinese translation of 'game'

game

(ɡeɪm)

n

  1. (c) (= sport) 运(運)动(動) (yùndòng) (项, xiàng)
    ⇒ the wonderful game of football 精彩的足球运动 (jīngcǎi de zúqiú yùndòng)
  2. (c) (= activity) (children's) 游(遊)戏(戲) (yóuxì) (个(個), gè)
    ⇒ This is a great game for children's parties. 这是孩子们聚会上的一个绝妙的游戏。 (Zhè shì háizimen jùhuì shang de yī gè juémiào de yóuxì.)
    1. (c) (also board game) 棋盘(盤)游(遊)戏(戲) (qípán yóuxì) (项, xiàng)
      ⇒ a box of toys, games, and books 一箱玩具、游戏器具和书 (yī xiāng wánjù, yóuxì qìjù hé shū)
    2. (also computer game) 电(電)脑(腦)游(遊)戏(戲) (diànnǎo yóuxì) (项, xiàng)
  4. (c) (= match) 比赛(賽) (bǐsài) (场(場), chǎng)
    ⇒ a game of cricket against Birkenhead School 一场对伯肯黑德学校的板球比赛 (yī chǎng duì Bókěnhēidé xuéxiào de bǎnqiú bǐsài)
  5. (c) 一局 (yī jú)
    ⇒ Sampras leads by four games to one. 桑普拉斯在局数上以4比1领先。 (Sāngpǔlāsī zài júshù shang yǐ sī bǐ yī lǐngxiān.)
  6. (c) (= strategy, scheme) 花招 (huāzhāo) (个(個), gè)
    ⇒ The government is playing a very shrewd political game. 政府在玩弄一出非常狡猾的政治花招。 (Zhèngfǔ zài wánnòng yī chū fēicháng jiǎohuá de zhèngzhì huāzhāo.)
  7. (u) (= animals, birds) 猎(獵)物 (lièwù)

adj

  1. (= willing)
    game for 敢作敢为(為)的 (gǎnzuò-gǎnwéi de)
    ⇒ I'm game for anything! 我什么都敢干！ (Wǒ shénme dōu gǎn gàn!)
a game of football/tennis 一场(場)足球/网(網)球赛(賽) (yī chǎng zúqiú/wǎngqiú sài)
big game (= animals) 大猎(獵)物 (dàlièwù)
to give the game away 露出马(馬)脚(腳) (lùchū mǎjiǎo)
to beat sb at his own game 将(將)计(計)就计(計)地战(戰)胜(勝)某人 (jiāng jì jiù jì de zhànshèng mǒurén)
the name of the game 头(頭)等大事 (tóuděng dàshì)
to be on the game (Brit, inf) 从(從)事卖(賣)淫嫖娼活动(動) (cóngshì màiyín piáochāng huódòng)
to play games (with sb) (fig) (对(對)某人)耍花招 ((duì mǒurén) shuǎ huāzhāo)

Derived Forms

games n pl (Brit) (Scol) 体(體)育活动(動) (tǐyù huódòng)
⇒ I was hopeless at games. 我对学校的体育活动都不在行。 (Wǒ duì xuéxiào de tǐyù huódòng dōu bù zàiháng.)

All related terms of 'game'

big game
( animals ) 大猎(獵)物 dàlièwù
game for
敢作敢为(為)的 gǎnzuò-gǎnwéi de ⇒ I'm game for anything! → 我什么都敢干！ Wǒ shénme dōu gǎn gàn!
card game
纸(紙)牌游(遊)戏(戲) zhǐpái yóuxì
game show
电(電)视(視)竞(競)赛(賽)游(遊)戏(戲) diànshì jìngsài yóuxì
board game
棋盘(盤)游(遊)戏(戲) qípán yóuxì [ 盘 pán ]
video game
电(電)子游(遊)戏(戲) diànzǐ yóuxì [ 种(種) zhǒng ]
computer game
电(電)脑(腦)游(遊)戏(戲) diànnǎo yóuxì [ 局 jú ]
it's a mug's game
( Brit : inf ) 这(這)是桩(樁)无(無)利可图(圖)的事 Zhè shì zhuāng wú lì kě tú de shì
to be on the game
( Brit : inf ) 从(從)事卖(賣)淫嫖娼活动(動) cóngshì màiyín piáochāng huódòng
the name of the game
头(頭)等大事 tóuděng dàshì
to give the game away
露出马(馬)脚(腳) lùchū mǎjiǎo
a game of football/tennis
一场(場)足球/网(網)球赛(賽) yī chǎng zúqiú/wǎngqiú sài
a warm-up match or game
一场(場)热(熱)身赛(賽) yī chǎng rèshēnsài
the game is three days off
3天后(後)开(開)赛(賽) sān tiān hòu kāi sài
to beat sb at his own game
将(將)计(計)就计(計)地战(戰)胜(勝)某人 jiāng jì jiù jì de zhànshèng mǒurén
to challenge sb to a fight/game
挑战(戰)某人打架/比赛(賽) tiǎnzhàn mǒurén dǎjià/bǐsài
(a game of) cat and mouse
猫(貓)捉老鼠(的游(遊)戏(戲)) māo zhuō lǎoshǔ (de yóuxì)
1 (noun) 
the game of hide-and-seek
Synonyms
pastime
His favourite pastime is golf.
sport
I'd say football is my favourite sport.
activity
There is an extraordinary level of activity in the market.
entertainment
He organized entertainments and events for elderly people.
recreation
Saturday afternoon is for recreation and outings.
distraction
every conceivable distraction from shows to bouncy castles
amusement
It's unacceptable to keep animals confined for our amusement.
diversion
Opposites
work
,
business
,
job
,
labour
,
duty
,
chore
,
toil
2 (noun) 
Definition
a single contest in a series
We won three games against Australia.
Synonyms
match
He was watching a football match.
meeting
event
major sporting events
competition
He will be banned from international competitions for four years.
tournament
Here is a player capable of winning a world tournament.
clash
contest
Few contests in the recent history of British boxing have been as thrilling.
round
head-to-head
3 (noun) 
Definition
an activity undertaken in a spirit of playfulness
Some people simply regard life as a game.
Synonyms
amusement
People had very few amusements to choose from in those days.
joke
It was probably just a joke to them, but it wasn't funny to me.
entertainment
I play the piano purely for my own entertainment.
diversion
Finger-painting is an excellent diversion.
lark
The children thought it was a great lark.
romp
a romp in the snow and slush
frolic
jest
It was a jest rather than a reproach.
4 (noun) 
Definition
an activity that seems to operate according to unwritten rules
She's new to this game, so go easy on her.
Synonyms
activity
Activities range from canoeing to birdwatching.
business
May I ask what business you are in?
line
What was your father's line of business?
situation
proceeding
The whole proceeding went very smoothly.
enterprise
Horse breeding is a risky enterprise.
undertaking
Organizing the show has been a massive undertaking.
occupation
I was looking for an occupation which would allow me to travel.
pursuit
They both love outdoor pursuits.
5 (noun) 
Definition
wild animals, birds, or fish, hunted for sport or food
men who shoot game for food
Synonyms
wild animals or birds
chase
prey
These animals were the prey of hyenas.
quarry
As a journalist he stuck to his quarry like a lamprey.
6 (noun) 
Definition
a trick or scheme
All right, what's your little game?
Synonyms
scheme
a quick money-making scheme
plan
She met her creditors to propose a plan for making repayments.
design
They drew up the design in a week.
strategy
the basic principles of my strategy
trick
That was a really mean trick.
plot
a plot to overthrow the government
tactic
His tactic to press on paid off.
manoeuvre
manoeuvres to block the electoral process
dodge
It was probably just a dodge to stop you going away.
ploy
a cynical marketing ploy
scam
stratagem
a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty
fastie (Australian, slang)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
prepared or willing
He said he's game for a similar challenge next year.
Synonyms
willing
He had plenty of willing volunteers to help him clear up.
prepared
Are you prepared to take industrial action?
ready
She was always ready to give interviews.
keen
eager
He looked at the crowd of eager faces around him.
interested
inclined
I am inclined to agree with Alan.
disposed
I might be disposed to like him in other circumstances.
up for it (informal)
desirous
2 (adjective) 
Definition
full of fighting spirit
They were the only ones game enough to give it a try.
Synonyms
brave
brave people who dare to challenge the tyrannical regimes
courageous
She is clearly a very tough and courageous woman.
dogged
through sheer dogged determination
spirited
He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate.
daring
a daring rescue attempt
bold
She becomes a bold, daring rebel.
persistent
He phoned again this morning – he's very persistent.
gritty
a gritty determination to get to the top
fearless
brave and fearless soldiers
feisty (informal)
At 66, she was as feisty as ever.
persevering
intrepid
an intrepid space traveller
valiant
valiant attempts by neighbours and firefighters to rescue them
plucky
The plucky schoolgirl amazed doctors by hanging on to life.
unflinching
dauntless
Perseverance and dauntless courage brought them to their goal.
ballsy (taboo, slang)
heroic
The heroic sergeant risked his life to rescue 29 fishermen.
valorous
(as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang)
Opposites
fearful
,
cowardly
,
irresolute

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Play for more than you can afford to lose, and you will learn the game [Winston Churchill]It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity [Montaigne – Essais]Die: the singular of `dice'. We seldom hear the word, because there is a prohibitory proverb, `Never say die.' [Ambrose Bierce – The Devil's Dictionary]I am sorry I have not learned to play at cards. It is very useful in life; it generates kindness and consolidates society [Dr. Johnson]It's just a game - baseball - an amusement, a marginal thing, not an art, not a consequential metaphor for life, not a public trust [Richard Ford – Stop Blaming Baseball]Life is a game in which the rules are constantly changing; nothing spoils a game more than those who take it seriously [Quentin Crisp – Manners From Heaven]
(adjective) 
Definition
lame
a horse with a game leg
Synonyms
lame
She had to pull out of the championships when her horse went lame.
injured
The injured man had a superficial stomach wound.
disabled
the practical problems encountered by disabled people in the workplace
crippled
He looked after the crippled horse.
defective
bad
He has a bad back so we have a hard bed.
maimed
deformed
He was born with a deformed right leg.
gammy (British, slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bad
He has a bad back so we have a hard bed.
Synonyms
injured,
damaged,
diseased,
hurt,
sick,
weak,
ailing,
unhealthy,
dicky (British, informal)
in the sense of bold
Definition
courageous, confident, and fearless
She becomes a bold, daring rebel.
Synonyms
fearless,
enterprising,
brave,
daring,
heroic,
adventurous,
courageous,
gritty,
gallant,
gutsy (slang),
audacious,
intrepid,
valiant,
plucky,
undaunted,
unafraid,
unflinching,
dauntless,
ballsy (taboo, slang),
lion-hearted,
valorous
in the sense of business
Definition
a trade or profession
May I ask what business you are in?
Synonyms
profession,
work,
calling,
job,
line,
trade,
career,
function,
employment,
craft,
occupation,
pursuit,
vocation,
métier

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