Antonyms for player
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : pley-er |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpleɪ ər |
Definition of player
Origin :- Old English plegere, agent noun from play (v.). Stage sense is from mid-15c. As a pimp's word for himself (also playa), attested from 1974. Player-piano attested from 1901.
- noun person participating in sport
- noun person who acts in performance
- noun person who produces music
- The poet, the player, and all but the dancing-master and doctor, went on this errand.
- Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding
- It is not for the player, himself, to become a piece upon the board.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
- I marvel at the invention of the composer and the skill of the player, but there I cease.
- Extract from : « The Fifth String  » by John Philip Sousa
- "I've often thought you might have been a player," said she contemptuously.
- Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
- The player—who may be left on the ground long after all games have been played out.
- Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair
- Then the eyes would be lowered and the player would go on with the game.
- Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
- "That's a wee bit better," was the player's verdict at the finish.
- Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby
- I forgot, Roland, that I was the looker-on, and not the player of the game.
- Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
- Before the day began to dawn, every player, save the Duke, had ceased to bet.
- Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
- The one who does this is subject to being caught like any other player.
- Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America
Synonyms for player
- actor
- amateur
- artist
- athlete
- bit player
- champ
- competitor
- contestant
- entertainer
- extra
- ham
- hambone
- impersonator
- instrumentalist
- jock
- lead
- member
- mime
- mimic
- music maker
- musician
- opponent
- participant
- performer
- playactor
- pro
- professional
- rocker
- rookie
- scene stealer
- soloist
- sportsperson
- stand-in
- star
- superjock
- sweat
- team player
- thespian
- trouper
- understudy
- virtuoso
- walk-on
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