CEFR A1

actor

noun

Meaning

A person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.

Examples

The famous actor won an award for his role.
She dreams of becoming an actor on Broadway.

Synonyms: performer, player, performer, thespian

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actor (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæktər/

Definition

A person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.

Examples

The famous actor won an award for his role.
She dreams of becoming an actor on Broadway.
He is a talented actor who can play many different characters.

How to Use actor

actor in (prepositional phrase): To perform a role in a specific movie, play, or show. — "He was an actor in the famous Shakespeare play."
play an actor (collocation): To portray the character of an actor in a performance. — "The film is about a musician who plays an actor."

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