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play a roleto have an important function or influence in a particular situation or process

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: to have an important function or influence in a particular situation or process

Pronunciation (IPA): /pleɪ ə roʊl/

Korean meaning: 중요한 역할을 하다, 영향을 미치다

Korean pronunciation: 플레이 어 **롤**

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother plays a vital role in our family - she's basically our personal Google for recipes and life advice.
  • Coffee plays a crucial role in my morning routine; without it, I'm just a zombie in pajamas.
  • Exercise plays an important role in maintaining good health and mental well-being.

play a role

NOUN

//pleɪ ə roʊl//

to have an important function or influence in a particular situation or process

play a role concept
💡 Concept

The head nurse plays a role in coordinating the emergency medical team

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play a role rhyme
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Each must play a role to reach our goal and forge our soul!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pleɪ ə roʊl/
🇬🇧 UK/pleɪ ə rəʊl/

🌳Etymology

Origin

연극에서 배우가 특정한 역할(role)을 연기(play)한다는 개념에서 유래되어, 일상생활에서도 누군가가 특정한 기능이나 역할을 담당한다는 의미로 확장되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

goalsoulwhole
goal
soul
whole

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📝Examples

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My grandmother plays a vital role in our family - she's basically our personal Google for recipes and life advice.

😄 Fun example

Coffee plays a crucial role in my morning routine; without it, I'm just a zombie in pajamas.

Exercise plays an important role in maintaining good health and mental well-being.

Social media plays a significant role in how young people communicate today.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

have a functionserve a purposecontribute totake part inbe involved in

Antonyms

have no impactbe irrelevantplay no part

Related

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