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roles

Pronunciation: [roʊlz]

Word

Context: "relationship"

(noun) a role is a specific part that someone plays in a situation or group. Just like in a play, where each actor has a character to portray, in life, we all have different roles in our families, schools, or communities.

Example

In our family, my role is to help take care of my little sister.

Example

He didn't want to take on any roles in the group project, which made it difficult for everyone else.

Example

What roles do you think each member of the team should have?

Context: "games"

(noun) a role can also be a character or position that a player assumes in a game. This helps to create stories and adventures, like when someone acts as a knight, wizard, or explorer.

Example

In the game, she chose the role of a healer to help her team.

Example

He didn't enjoy playing his role and wanted to be someone else in the game.

Example

What role do you want to play next in our game?

Context: "performing arts"

(noun) in theater or films, a role refers to the character an actor plays in a story. Each role has its own personality, story, and lines to say.

Example

She was very excited to take on the role of the princess in the school play.

Example

He was disappointed that he didn't get the role he wanted in the movie.

Example

Which role did you enjoy playing the most in the last performance?

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