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role

Pronunciation: [/ɹoʊl/]

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role: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use role in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “acting/theater”

(noun) the character or part that an actor plays in a movie, play, or TV show. It's like pretending to be someone else for a performance.

Example

She played the lead role in the school play.

Example

He wasn't happy with the role he was given in the movie.

Example

What role do you want to audition for in the play?

Context: “function”

(noun) the function or purpose that someone or something has in a particular situation. It's like the job or responsibility they have in a group or task.

Example

Her role in the project was to organize all the research findings.

Example

He didn't understand his role in the team and felt lost.

Example

What role do you think you play in your family?

How to pronounce role

Pronunciation: [/ɹoʊl/]

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