play means “to play” in English. It is regular: the endings are the standard ones for its type and repeat across other verbs.
The forms of play
The core forms of play are: third person plays, present participle playing, past simple played, past participle played. These follow the regular pattern for English verbs.
play in a sentence
In a sentence, play looks like this: She plays the piano beautifully.. The example shows the context the form turns up in.
Tenses and CEFR levels
This page lists 4 tenses and moods of play, grouped by CEFR level. The third person (A1) is free to practise in Verboteca; Premium opens every tense and mood up to the advanced levels.
FAQ
What does “play” mean in English?
play means “to play”.
Is play regular or irregular?
play is a regular English verb, so its forms follow the standard endings for its type.
