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actor

[ˈæktər]

actor Definition

  • 1a person whose profession is acting on stage, in movies, or on television
  • 2a person who behaves in a way that is not genuine

Using actor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "actor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a famous actor who has won many awards.

  • Example

    She studied acting in college and now works as an actor in New York.

  • Example

    The politician was accused of being an actor who was only pretending to care about the issues.

actor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for actor

Phrases with actor

  • an actor who specializes in playing unusual or distinctive characters

    Example

    He's not a leading man, but he's a great character actor who can play a wide range of roles.

  • an actor who uses the Method approach to acting, which involves using personal experiences and emotions to create a realistic portrayal of a character

    Example

    She's a method actor who spends months researching and preparing for each role.

  • an actor who specializes in providing voices for animated characters or other non-human roles

    Example

    He's a talented voice actor who has worked on many popular cartoons and video games.

Origins of actor

from Latin 'actor', meaning 'doer'

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Summary: actor in Brief

An 'actor' [ˈæktər] is a person whose profession is acting on stage, in movies, or on television. It can also refer to a person who behaves in a way that is not genuine. Phrases like 'character actor,' 'method actor,' and 'voice actor' denote specialized types of actors. 'Actor' is synonymous with 'performer' and 'thespian,' and is often used informally as 'player.'

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