Simple meaning
What does Role mean?
Role means the part a performer plays in a story or show.
Dictionary definition
The part a performer plays in a story or show.
Example sentences
Role in a sentence
easy
In music class, we learned the word role.
medium
The story used role to describe part of a school performance.
hard
The article explained how role helps readers understand what happens on stage or in music.
Synonyms
Words like Role
performancean act of presenting music or theatre
expressiona way to show ideas or feelings through art
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceno sound or performance
stillnessno movement or action
Word family
Role word family
Base word
role
noun
role
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does role mean?
Role is used to describe the part a performer plays in a story or show.
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