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Role vs. Roll

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"Role" vs. "Roll" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

They are only similar in that they are homophones. 'Role' refers to any character in a play that has special characteristics, whereas, 'roll' is moving by turning over.

'Role' refers to any character in a play, whereas, 'roll' means turning over. Look at the examples below:

'What are you waiting for? Roll the dice.'

Who plays the role of the hero?

Similarities

These two have no similarities other than having identical pronunciations.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since these two are completely different words, they cannot be used interchangeably. Compare:

✓ He rolled on the grass.

X He role on the grass.

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