Role-Roll | Commonly Confused Words

Role

/rəʊl/

A function or part performed by someone or something in a particular situation

The role of upbringing.There's no way that song can be rewritten for your role."The charming Miss Vaughan in the role of a farmer's wife.

This word has no antonyms

/rəʊl/

To move something by turning it over and over, or a small piece of bread

The child rolled down the hill.Jensen leans back and rolls his eyes.Marius cried, tears of shame and guilt rolling down his cheeks.

This word has no antonyms

Role refers to a function or position, like an actor playing a part in a play or a person's job in an organization.
Roll refers to something turning over or a list of names, like a roll of paper or the roll call at school.
Remember, Role involves positions and duties, while Roll involves actions like turning or lists.
Role has an e, just like performance, which can be a role in a play.
Think of Roll as starting with R for Rotate, which is an action involving turning.