cards
Definition
- Noun:
- A game played with playing cards: "cards" refers to any game whose primary equipment is a standard deck of playing cards. It is often used in the plural form to denote the activity itself.
- The rectangular pieces of stiff paper used in such games: While the singular "card" refers to one piece, the plural "cards" commonly refers to the complete deck or set used for playing games.
Usage
- The word "cards" is typically used as a plural noun. It can refer to the physical objects (the deck) or the activity (the game).
- Example: "Shall we play cards?" (This asks if people want to play a card game).
- Example: "He shuffled the cards." (This refers to the physical deck of playing cards).
Examples
- Referring to the game/activity:
- They spent the evening playing cards.
- Poker and bridge are popular types of cards.
- Referring to the physical deck:
- She dealt the cards to all the players.
- I need a new pack of cards for the game night.
Advanced Usage
- "to hold all the cards": To be in a position of control or advantage in a situation.
- In the negotiation, the large company held all the cards.
- "to put/lay one's cards on the table": To be honest and reveal one's plans, intentions, or resources.
- If we want to partner, we need to put our cards on the table.
Variants and Related Words
- Card (n): A single piece from a deck of playing cards (e.g., the ace of spades).
- Card game (n): A more specific term for a game played with cards (e.g., "Blackjack is a famous card game").
- Playing cards (n): The specific term for the 52-card deck used in many games.
Synonyms
- Card game: A game played with a deck of cards.
- Deck: A complete set of playing cards (e.g., a deck of cards).
Related Phrases
- Play your cards right: To act wisely and carefully to achieve a good result.
- If you play your cards right, you could get a promotion.
- In the cards: Likely or destined to happen.
- A major change in policy seems to be in the cards.
Idioms
- Stack the cards/deck against (someone): To arrange things unfairly against someone.
- The system seemed to stack the cards against new, small businesses.
- A house of cards: A plan, organization, or situation that is weak and can easily be destroyed.
- Their business plan was a house of cards, collapsing at the first problem.
Noun
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a game played with playing cards
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