Dictionary Entry
role
role is a 4-letter English word with 5 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence, a part of function taken or assumed by any one; as, he has now taken the role of philanthropist. Face value is 4 in Scrabble and 5 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
4 letters · Scrabble 4 · Words With Friends 5 · 5 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence, a part of function taken or assumed by any one; as, he has now taken the role of philanthropist.
- 2noun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
"the function of a teacher"
"the government must do its part"
- 3noun
normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
"what is your role on the team?"
- 4noun
what something is used for
"the function of an auger is to bore holes"
"ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
- 5noun
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
"she played the part of Desdemona"
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