Mary played the role of an old woman in the play.
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Role
/ɹəʊl/
Synonyms for "role" (109 found)
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Closest matches (22)
Strong matches (33)
Noun(12 words)
dutyecosystem componentemploymentsexist asfunction normallyfunction smoothlyfunctionsgendergovernment functiongroup structure itemshatin part
Adjective(3 words)
ecological rolefamily influenceimportant personal trait
Preposition(1 words)
for the purpose
Related words (54)
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6 entriesauxiliary rolecameo rolecritical roleessential rolelead rolesupporting role
Collocations
6 entriesassigned rolelead roleoccupational rolerole modelsocial rolesupporting role
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
20 total sentences available.
Bob will play the leading role for the first time in the next school festival.
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Part-time workers play an important role in the development of the economy.
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Watching television changes the role of the fans by making their participation more passive and distant.
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