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role
noun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
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- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- R
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- OL
- Scrabble score
- N/A
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- Verified dictionary data
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noun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
“the function of a teacher”
noun
normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
“what is your role on the team?”
noun
what something is used for
“the function of an auger is to bore holes”
noun
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
“she played the part of Desdemona”
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Example Sentences
the function of a teacher
the government must do its part
play its role
what is your role on the team?
the function of an auger is to bore holes
ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
she played the part of Desdemona
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