noun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
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- the function of a teacher
- the government must do its part
- play its role
noun
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
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- she played the part of Desdemona
noun
what something is used for
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- the function of an auger is to bore holes
- ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
noun
normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
Examples
- what is your role on the team?