play

In uncountable terms the difference between play and hope

is that play is the extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely while hope is the belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.

In countable terms the difference between play and hope

is that play is a button that, when pressed, causes media to be played while hope is a person or thing that is a source of hope.

As verbs the difference between play and hope

is that play is to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment while hope is to want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

As nouns the difference between play and hope

is that play is activity for amusement only, especially among the young while hope is the belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.

As a proper noun Hope is

{{given name|female|from=English}} from the virtue, like Faith and Charity first used by Puritans.

In intransitive terms the difference between play and conduct

is that play is to move gaily; to disport while conduct is to act as a conductor (as of heat, electricity, etc.); to carry.

In transitive terms the difference between play and conduct

is that play is to keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it while conduct is to carry out (something organized.

As verbs the difference between play and resume

is that play is to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment while resume is to take back possession of (something).

As nouns the difference between play and resume

is that play is activity for amusement only, especially among the young while résumé is a summary or synopsis.

As nouns the difference between round and play

is that round is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering while play is activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

As verbs the difference between round and play

is that round is to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel while play is (lb) to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

As an adjective round

is (label) shape.

As a preposition round

is alternative form of around.

As an adverb round

is .

As verbs the difference between partake and play

is that partake is (formal) to take part in an activity; to participate while play is (lb) to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

As a noun play is

activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

In transitive terms the difference between hype and play

is that hype is to promote heavily; to advertise or build up while play is to keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it.

In intransitive terms the difference between match and play

is that match is to agree, to be equal, to correspond to while play is to move gaily; to disport.

In transitive terms the difference between match and play

is that match is to equal or exceed in achievement while play is to keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it.

In transitive terms the difference between pantomime and play

is that pantomime is to entertain others by silent gestures or actions while play is to keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it.

As nouns the difference between play and null

is that play is activity for amusement only, especially among the young while null is zero, nil; the cardinal number before einn.

As a verb play

is (lb) to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

As verbs the difference between argue and play

is that argue is while play is (lb) to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

As a noun play is

activity for amusement only, especially among the young.