actor
A person who performs, plays a part in a theatrical play or film.
Word facts
Definition of Actor
A person who performs, plays a part in a theatrical play or film.
How to use Actor
Actor is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include complainant, plaintiff, role — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Synonyms for Actor
Antonyms for Actor
Word Lab tools for "actor"
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Find rhymes for actorActor has 2 syllables: act·or. Paste the word into the Syllable Counter to see the spoken beat breakdown and use it in a longer sentence or poem.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does actor have?
Actor has 2 syllables: act·or. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is actor?
Actor is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for actor?
Words with similar meanings to actor include complainant, plaintiff, role, doer. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use actor in a sentence?
Actor can be used in sentences where a noun describing a person who performs, plays a part in a theatrical play or film. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as actor?
Actor starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does actor have?
Actor has 5 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.