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role

/ɹəʊl/
Meanings
  • noun

    The function or position that someone or something has in a particular activity or working environment.

    - "She took on the role of team leader."
    - "The actor played the role of Hamlet."
  • noun

    A part that is played, a character in a film or a play.

    - "He auditioned for the role of the villain."
    - "The actress won an award for her role in the movie."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹəʊl/



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  2. /ɹəʊl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with role
dole , goal , role , troll
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. roll (en) : To move along a surface by rotating a cylindrical object, such as a wheel or a ball.

  2. role (en) : The function or position that someone has in an activity or working environment.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. roll

  2. role

Variants
List of all variants of role that leads to same result
role , roles , role model , role models , role-play , role-played , role-playing , role-plays , roleplay , roleplayed , roleplaying , roleplays , have a role to play , play the role , star , starred , starring , starring role , starring roles , stars , speaking part , speaking part/role , speaking role
Forms
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roles, role's

Etymology
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From Old French rol, rolle, a wheel; a rolling. The meaning 'part played by an actor' is from 1630s.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'role' comes from the Old French word 'rolle', which means 'wheel'.

  2. In ancient Rome, actors were often slaves who were forced to perform in the theater. Their roles were determined by the master of the house.

  3. The term 'role model' refers to someone whose behavior, attitudes, or achievements serve as an example or inspiration for others.

Related Concepts
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  1. function: A role is a specific function or duty that someone has.

  2. character: A role is often associated with a character, which is a person or thing that is portrayed or described in a story or play.

Culture
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In literature, the role of a character can be analyzed through their actions, motivations, and relationships with other characters. In art, roles can be depicted in paintings, sculptures, and performances. In music, roles can be represented through lyrics and melodies.

How to Memorize "role"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person in a specific role, such as a teacher or a doctor, and imagine the tasks and responsibilities associated with that role.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'role' with the concept of a function or a position. For example, you could think of a role as a 'part to play' or a 'job to do'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Roles are what people play' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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