CEFR A1

character

noun

Meaning

A person in a book, movie, or play.

Examples

The main character is a young girl.
He played the character of a king.

Synonyms: person, figure, protagonist, hero

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character (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkær.ək.tər/

Definition

A person in a book, movie, or play.

Examples

The main character is a young girl.
He played the character of a king.
She is a strong female character.

How to Use character

character in (prepositional phrase): A person or thing that is part of a story or event. — "She is a character in my favorite book."
character of (prepositional phrase): The qualities that make someone or something unique. — "We discussed the character of the town."

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