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role

The correct spelling is role.

How to pronounce role

/ɹəʊl/
noun

IPA: /ɹəʊl/

Say it like: Rol-e

The correct spelling is role. A character or part played by a performer or actor. For example: "Her dream was to get a role in a Hollywood movie, no matter how small."

Usage Examples

Her dream was to get a role in a Hollywood movie, no matter how small.

The role of women has changed significantly in the last century.

Local volunteers played an important role in cleaning the beach after the oil spill.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A character or part played by a performer or actor.
  2. 2.The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.
  3. 3.The function or position of something.
  4. 4.Designation that denotes an associated set of responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and attitudes
  5. 5.(grammar) The function of a word in a phrase.

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