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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

play small en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (figuratively) To play for low stakes; to aim low; to be unwilling to take risks; to be fearful.
    • Near-synonym: play it safe

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
plays small Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
played small Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
played small Tense=Past lexicographic
playing small Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

Antonyms

play big

Relateds

think small

Synonyms

play it safe

Translations (3)

pl mierzyć nisko (Translations) · fr jouer petit bas (Translations) · fi pelata pienellä panoksella (Translations)