Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A part or function someone performs in a particular situation or activity.
Role
/rəʊl/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
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.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin word rotulus meaning a little wheel. It came into Old French as rolle and later evolved into Middle English roele, before morphing into the modern English role.
Usage Statistics:
186 mentions per 1 million words 
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