Role (Noun)
Meaning 1
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"; "play its role".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 3
An actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
What something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.