Drama
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy) Theatrical plays in general A dramatic situation in real life Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life events; melodrama.
Play
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.The conduct, or course of a game.An individual's performance in a sport or game.(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.A theatrical performance featuring actors.A major move by a business.A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.Sexual role-playing (as in , , ).
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation.To take part in amorous activity; to make love, fornicate; to have sex.To play a sport.To produce music using a musical instrument.To act in a performance as the indicated role.To participate in the game indicated.To produce music on the indicated musical instrument.To produce music, the indicated song or style, with a musical instrument.To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being.In a game or game-like setting, to maintain a posture of being.
Example sentence: Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.