Meaning
A person who plays a part in a film, play, or show.
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Word origin
From Latin actor, meaning one who does or acts, from agere, to do.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- actor
Grammar
Examples
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"Actor" is a person who plays a part in a show.
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"Actors" is the plural, meaning more than one actor.
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Here "actor" tells us the job she wants.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 12: actor, punch, toilet and 7 more words.