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Role vs. Roll
Role
/rəʊl/Examples:
He had a big role in the play.Her role is to help new employees.
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This word has no antonymsRoll
/rəʊl/Examples:
The ball will roll down the hill.Please roll up your sleeves before cooking.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- 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.
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