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ROLE

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There are 4 meanings of the word Role.

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Role - as a noun

The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

Example: "The function of a teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
functionofficepart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
duty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An actor's portrayal of someone in a play

Example: "She played the part of desdemona"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
characterpartpersonatheatrical role
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
characterizationenactmentpersonationportrayal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

What something is used for

Example: "The function of an auger is to bore holes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
functionpurposeuse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
usefulnessutility
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting

Example: "What is your role on the team?"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He played the role of the villain in the movie."
"The teacher's role is to educate and guide students."
"She has a key role in managing the company."
"The mother's role is to take care of her children."
"He takes on the role of a mentor to young entrepreneurs."
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Word Game Points

Is ROLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, role is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is ROLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, role is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is ROLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, role is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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