Acting and Role

Acting

Acting noun - The performance of a part or role in a drama.

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Role and acting are semantically related In some cases you can use "Role" instead a noun "Acting".

Nearby Words: act, action, active, acted, actor

Role noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.

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Acting and role are semantically related in impersonation of a character topic. Sometimes you can use "Acting" instead a noun "Role".

old	old acting	old role
good	good acting	good role
original	original acting	original role
actual	actual acting	actual role
Other adjectives: real, large, serious, little, bad, important, new, early, heroic, dramatic, traditional, last, latter.

Issun from Ōkami, acting in a role similar to that of Link's sidekicks, providing exposition, tutorial information, and acting as the supplement mouthpiece for the silent hero.

Source: Exposition Fairy
Earthworm Jim 3D uses concepts and character traits from the show, and thus Peter has a similar expanded role, acting as a tutorial character.

Source: Ascended Extra / Video Games
The show benefited greatly from Ryan's acting chops and respect for her character, elevating what could have been a fluff role.

Source: Best Known for the Fanservice

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