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role

Letters that make role

o, e, l, r are letters that make 'role'

Words within role

Ro, LE are words within 'role'

Anagrams of role

lore, orle are anagrams of 'role'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of role

prole, roles are words created by adding a letter to 'role'

role is a 4 letter word ending with e
role is a 4 letter word starting with r

4 possible definitions for 'role'

Role as "what something is used for"

Under this definition, role is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

use, purpose, function have the same meaning as 'role'

role as a type

'role' can be a type of utility, usefulness.

Types of role

raison d'etre is a type of role.

Attributes of role

functional, nonfunctional are attributes of 'role'.

Derivatives of role

serve, function are derivatives of 'role'.

Role as "an actor's portrayal of someone in a play"

Under this definition, role is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

character, part, persona, theatrical role have the same meaning as 'role'

role as a type

'role' can be a type of characterization, portrayal, enactment, personation.

Types of role

heroine, baddie, title role, heavy, minor role, bit part, hero, ingenue, name part, villain are types of 'role'.

Derivatives of role

impersonate, portray, be, personify, embody are derivatives of 'role'.

Role as "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting"

Under this definition, role is a noun and has the following properties:

role as a type

'role' can be a type of activity.

Types of role

position, gender role are types of 'role'.

Example of role used within this context

"what is your role on the team?"

Role as "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group"

Under this definition, role is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

function, office, part have the same meaning as 'role'

role as a type

'role' can be a type of duty.

Types of role

place, hat, position, capacity, portfolio, stead, lieu, second fiddle are types of 'role'.

Derivatives of role

officiate, function are derivatives of 'role'.

Example of role used within this context

"the function of a teacher", "the government must do its part", "play its role"