role (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rəʊl/

Definition

The part that a person or thing has in a particular situation or activity.

Examples

• She has a leading role in the new movie.

• What is your role in this project?

• The teacher's role is to guide the students.

How to Use role

role in (prepositional phrase)

The part someone or something has in a situation. — "The sun has a vital role in our climate."

role of (prepositional phrase)

The specific function or purpose of someone or something. — "We discussed the role of technology in education."

Synonyms of role

Words with a similar meaning to role:

• part
• function
• capacity
• duty

Antonyms of role

Words with the opposite meaning to role:

• unimportance

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