Synonyms for role
Definitions
- n. 1
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
My neighbor was the lead role in last year's village play.
- n. 2
The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.
The role of women has changed significantly in the last century.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- roles → parts, characters, personas, functions…
Example sentences
- character Selfishness is an essential part of his character.
- purpose What is the main purpose of your studying English?
- function I can't function without my morning cup of coffee.
- capacity Mr Brown was acting in the capacity of ambassador.
- actor He made a lot of efforts to become a famous actor.
By length
- 3 letters
- use1
- 4 letters
- part1
- 5 letters
- actor2
- 6 letters
- office2
- 7 letters
- purpose2, persona3
- 8 letters
- function2, capacity4
- 9 letters
- character3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (actor2 = 2 syllables).