roll vs role

Definitions

verb

1. shape by rolling
2. arrange or or coil around
3. pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/
4. occur in soft rounded shapes
5. move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

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noun

1. anything rolled up in cylindrical form
2. a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore
3. the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously
4. the act of throwing dice
5. photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light

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Examples

A thin veil of fog had rolled in off the bay, obscuring his view and coating the area in a pale gray-white mist.

The Fat Controller and I were back inside the bolt when it arrived from the bonded warehouse at Felixstowe.

The Staff of Volans has a limited supply of magic energy. Roll a dice after each spell is cast.

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Definitions

noun

1. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
2. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
3. what something is used for
4. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

Examples

Add the chopped tomatoes, chillis and refried beans to the casserole with a little salt and pepper. 5.

The role of administrator absorbed much of Ben's energy.

Along with petroleum, the most important new source of energy was electricity.

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