Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
noun
A person in a play or movie with a minimal part; an extra.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: acting, broadcasting, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
One who serves in a subordinate or menial role.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, idiomatic
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noun
One who plays a leading or substantial role as a supporter, proponent, etc. representing a group, cause, or point of view.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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noun
a minor actor in crowd scenes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: supernumerary, extra
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player
History
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