Noun

• S: (n) function, office, part, role (the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group) "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
• S: (n) character, role, theatrical role, part, persona (an actor's portrayal of someone in a play) "she played the part of Desdemona"
• S: (n) function, purpose, role, use (what something is used for) "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
• S: (n) role (normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting) "what is your role on the team?"