Definitions

gaming

[gey-ming] / ˈgeɪ mɪŋ /

NOUN

gambling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action

STRONG

speculation staking

WEAK

laying odds

NOUN

play

Synonyms

STRONGEST

game match sport

STRONG

caper dalliance delight disport diversion foolery frisk frolic fun gambol happiness humor jest joking lark pastime pleasure prank recreation relaxation romp sportiveness teasing

Antonyms

STRONG

gloom labor melancholy misery profession sadness seriousness sorrow task unhappiness work

NOUN

raffle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

betting game of chance sweepstake

STRONG

bet disposition draw drawing flier gambling lots numbers pool speculation stake sweep tossup wager wagering

WEAK

long odds numbers game random shot

Example Sentences

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The state’s gaming commission still must review each operator’s finances before officially awarding the licenses.

From The Wall Street Journal

A good VPN server network ensures low latency and faster speeds, especially when gaming or streaming content.

From Salon

"This strong cooperation is vital to maintaining the integrity of gaming operations and is reflected in outcomes like this," he said.

From Barron's

She has turned her passion for gaming into a living and now works as a professional content creator in that industry - she locked in.

From BBC

Our in-house gadget gurus offer up their top gift ideas, from productivity boosters to gaming.

From The Wall Street Journal