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Cards (noun) means Games played with a deck of playing cards. Example: “They stayed up late playing cards after dinner.”
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGames you play using a standard deck of cards, like poker or rummy.
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They stayed up late playing _____ after dinner.
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What does “cards” mean?
The word “cards” means games played with a deck of playing cards. In plain terms, games you play using a standard deck of cards, like poker or rummy.
How do you pronounce “cards”?
“Cards” is pronounced kahdz (/kɑɹdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “cards” in a sentence?
Here is “cards” used in a sentence: “They stayed up late playing cards after dinner.”
What part of speech is “cards”?
“Cards” is a noun.
Is “cards” a common word?
“Cards” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What are some examples of card games?
Popular card games include poker, blackjack, rummy, bridge, and hearts for groups, and solitaire (patience) for a single player. Simpler family favourites include snap, go fish, and old maid. Most use a standard 52-card deck, though some, like Uno, come with their own special decks.
How many cards are in a standard deck?
A standard deck has 52 cards, split into four suits — hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades — of thirteen cards each, running from ace through the number cards to jack, queen, and king. Most decks also include two jokers, giving 54 cards in total, though many games set the jokers aside.
What do you need to play cards?
At minimum you need a deck of playing cards and, for most games, two or more players. Some games, like solitaire, are played alone, while others use chips, counters, or a scorepad to track points or bets. A flat surface and an agreed set of rules complete the essentials.
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