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play on the ferris wheel vs ride on the ferris wheel

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in meaning. 'Play on the Ferris wheel' suggests engaging in some form of activity or game while on the Ferris wheel, while 'ride on the Ferris wheel' means going for a ride on the Ferris wheel.

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Last updated: September 09, 2024 • 20426 views

play on the ferris wheel

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to engaging in some form of activity or game while on the Ferris wheel.

This phrase is used when someone is actively participating in a game or activity while on the Ferris wheel, such as playing a game or having fun.

Examples:

Let's play a game on the Ferris wheel.
The children were playing on the Ferris wheel during the ride.
We decided to play a trivia quiz on the Ferris wheel.
Playing on the Ferris wheel made the ride more enjoyable.
She loves to play on the Ferris wheel with her friends.

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She just got on the Ferris wheel with Travis.
Getting into trouble on the Ferris wheel.
The payouts after Ricketts died on the ferris wheel.
The payouts after Ricketts died on the ferris wheel.
Please forget it, what happened up on the ferris wheel.
Revolutions. - Keep the client on the ferris wheel.
Ann, Mark, Bill and Sally are on the Ferris wheel.
So, we'll meet you guys on the Ferris wheel.
Kid who died on the ferris wheel back in '95.
Can we go on the Ferris wheel?
Like the time we were on the ferris wheel and that kid dropped a milkshake on me and you just laughed.
You're the boy on the Ferris wheel?
By some old volcano man who wants one last ride on the ferris wheel?
That Richard Spencer fella found her out by the Ferris wheel, blubbering.
But you can't do that passed out behind the Ferris wheel or wallowing over here.
They're very excited about the Ferris wheel.
The ferris wheel is pretty cool, though.
We rode the Ferris wheel after my mother's.
We rode the Ferris wheel after my mother's.
I know, but I just got off the Ferris wheel, and I'm feeling really queasy.

Alternatives:

have fun on the Ferris wheel
enjoy on the Ferris wheel
engage in activities on the Ferris wheel
participate in games on the Ferris wheel
amuse oneself on the Ferris wheel

ride on the ferris wheel

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate going for a ride on the Ferris wheel.

This phrase is used when someone is simply taking a ride on the Ferris wheel, without necessarily engaging in any specific activity or game.

Examples:

We went for a ride on the Ferris wheel at the amusement park.
The view from the top while riding on the Ferris wheel was breathtaking.
She was scared to ride on the Ferris wheel for the first time.
Let's ride on the Ferris wheel and enjoy the view.
The Ferris wheel stopped while we were riding on it.

Show examples from the web [+]

By some old volcano man who wants one last ride on the ferris wheel?
Will you let me ride on a ferris wheel? - Of course.
There was this fair with all these rides and a huge ferris wheel.
She just got on the Ferris wheel with Travis.
Getting into trouble on the Ferris wheel.
The payouts after Ricketts died on the ferris wheel.
The payouts after Ricketts died on the ferris wheel.
Please forget it, what happened up on the ferris wheel.
Revolutions. - Keep the client on the ferris wheel.
Ann, Mark, Bill and Sally are on the Ferris wheel.
So, we'll meet you guys on the Ferris wheel.
Kid who died on the ferris wheel back in '95.
Can we go on the Ferris wheel?
Like the time we were on the ferris wheel and that kid dropped a milkshake on me and you just laughed.
You're the boy on the Ferris wheel?
I was just riding the Ferris wheel at state fair and the teenager running it said I could ride an extra turn.
That Richard Spencer fella found her out by the Ferris wheel, blubbering.
But you can't do that passed out behind the Ferris wheel or wallowing over here.
They're very excited about the Ferris wheel.
The ferris wheel is pretty cool, though.

Alternatives:

take a ride on the Ferris wheel
go on the Ferris wheel
experience the Ferris wheel
enjoy a ride on the Ferris wheel
have a spin on the Ferris wheel

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