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