in conflict or disagreement with
Bob played tennis against Sara.

a game played between two teams of five people in which players score points by shooting the ball into a raised net
Ken and the Lincoln Tigers played their first basketball game of the year.

to defeat someone or something in a contest or competition
Our basketball team beat the other team. The final score was 100 to 96.

in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc
This apple is good, but that one is better. It is more delicious.

happening at the end of something
The final minutes of the game were exciting! Then, the game was over.

a contest that is done for pleasure in which people compete by following established rules
Tonight’s game will be at our school.

one of two equal periods of playing time in a sporting event
After half of the game, our team was five points ahead.

a unit that measures the score in sports or other competitive activities
My score isn’t good. I have only 64 points.

to end a game, contest or vote with the same number of points as another person or group
We can’t stop playing now. The game is tied at 8-8.

going to a place to spend some time
The visiting team is from a school in another city.