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English verb: play around

1. play around (social) commit adultery


SamplesHe plays around a lot.


Synonymsfool around


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)betray, cheat, cheat on, cuckold, wander

2. play around (social) work with in an amateurish manner


SamplesShe dabbles in astronomy.
He plays around with investments but he never makes any money.


Synonymsdabble, smatter


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s VERB-ing


Broader (hypernym)busy, occupy









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