Role definition

Role as a noun

1. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

   "play its role"

   Same sense: part, office, function

2. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

   Same sense: part, character, persona, theatrical role

3. what something is used for

   Same sense: use, purpose, function

4. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting

   "what is your role on the team?"

Synonyms and antonyms

• part definition
• office definition
• function
• character definition
• persona
• theatrical role
• use definition
• purpose

How to say role

Role has 1 syllable and rhymes with whole. Syllable counts and rhymes come from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary.

Words that rhyme with role

• whole
• control
• goal
• soul
• roll
• hole
• bowl
• coal
• poll
• sole
• pole
• stole

ROLE in word games

Scrabble

4

Words With Friends

5

Anagrams

2

Is ROLE a valid Scrabble word? Yes, it is in the ENABLE list most word games use. Check ROLE in the word checker, or unscramble ROLE to see its 2 anagrams and the shorter words in its letters.