Meanings
verbplay well with others (third-person singular simple present plays well with others, present participle playing well with others, simple past and past participle played well with others)
present singular third person plays well with others · participle present playing well with others · participle past played well with others · past played well with others
- idiomaticinformalTo habitually demonstrate interpersonal skills by engaging agreeably in social or work activities.
Origin
From primary education report cards.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “play well with others,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/play%20well%20with%20others.
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