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| 1. | [ noun ] the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | |
| Synonyms: | part function office | |
| Examples: | : "the function of a teacher" "the government must do its part" "play its role" |
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| Related terms: | duty stead capacity second_fiddle hat second_fiddle portfolio officiate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (theater) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | |
| Synonyms: | part character persona theatrical_role | |
| Examples: | "she played the part of Desdemona" |
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| Related terms: | portrayal hero heroine villain bit_part ingenue heavy title_role impersonate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] what something is used for | |
| Synonyms: | use purpose function | |
| Examples: | "the function of an auger is to bore holes" "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" |
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| Related terms: | utility raison_d'etre serve functional nonfunctional | |
| 4. | [ noun ] normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | |
| Examples: | "what is your role on the team?" |
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| Related terms: | activity position gender_role | |
| Similar spelling: |
Rolle Roley Rowley roll roil Rohl Roel rouleau Royal rowel rollo Rolla roily Roell Roehl Rowell Royall |
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