role vs roll: what's the difference?

A role is a part or function; a roll is something rolled, a small loaf, or a list of names.

role

/rəʊl/

Meaning: a part played by an actor, or a function

Example: “She has a key role in the team.”

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roll

/rəʊl/

Meaning: to move by turning over; a small loaf of bread

Example: “a bread roll”

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How to remember

An actor plays a role; bread comes in a roll.

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