Words / B1

ROHL/rəʊl/

A role is the job or part someone or something has in a situation. Play a role; a key role. In films, a role is a character. Job is employment; function is more what something is for. Role model is a person you copy. Roll (bread, or turn over) is a spelling trap.

Meaning

The job or part that someone or something has in a situation.

Examples

• “Parents play an important role in education.”
• “She plays a leading role in the campaign.”
• “What is the role of homework in learning?”

Good to know

play a role in. Spelling trap: roll. Employment: job.

Near in meaning

function

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