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Character

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkærəktə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkærəktər/"]/

Meaning of Character

a person or an animal in a book, play or film

In simple words: A person in a story, movie, or play.

Character in a sentence

• The main character in the story is very brave.
• She has a very friendly character that everyone loves.
• In video games, you can create your own character.
• The character of the city changes from day to night.
• He is known for his strong character in difficult situations.

How to use Character

Used commonly in literature and discussions about film. It is informal when talking to friends but can also be used in academic contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'character' as a 'chart' of a person's traits.

Related words

Collocations with Character

• central
• chief
• lead
• play
• portray
• inhabit
• development
• in character
• excellent
• exemplary
• good
• be
• have
• form
• trait
• defect
• flaw
• in somebody’s character
• out of character
• great
• show
• build
• strength of character
• distinctive
• individual
• unique
• have
• assume
• take on
• in character
• considerable
• great
• have
• add
• give something
• of character
• full of character
• have a character (all) of its own
• excellent
• exemplary
• good
• be
• have
• form
• trait
• defect
• flaw
• in somebody’s character
• out of character
• excellent
• exemplary
• good
• be
• have
• form
• trait
• defect
• flaw
• in somebody’s character
• out of character
• Chinese
• etc.
• ASCII
• set
• string
• insert
• delete
• set
• string

Synonyms for Character

• nature

Opposites of Character

• real person
• nonfiction

Common mistakes with Character

• Confused with 'characteristic' — focus on what a person is like, not just traits.
• Using 'character' incorrectly to refer to a real person instead of in fictional contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Character

What does Character mean?

A person in a story, movie, or play.

What is the definition of Character?

a person or an animal in a book, play or film

How do you use Character in a sentence?

The main character in the story is very brave.

Can you give another example of Character?

She has a very friendly character that everyone loves.

What are synonyms for Character?

Common alternatives include nature.

What is the opposite of Character?

Opposite meanings include real person, nonfiction.

What words go with Character?

It commonly pairs with central, chief, lead, play, portray, inhabit, development, in character, excellent, exemplary, good, be, have, form, trait, defect, flaw, in somebody’s character, out of character, great, show, build, strength of character, distinctive, individual, unique, have, assume, take on, in character, considerable, great, have, add, give something, of character, full of character, have a character (all) of its own, excellent, exemplary, good, be, have, form, trait, defect, flaw, in somebody’s character, out of character, excellent, exemplary, good, be, have, form, trait, defect, flaw, in somebody’s character, out of character, Chinese, etc., ASCII, set, string, insert, delete, set, string.

What are common mistakes when using Character?

Confused with 'characteristic' — focus on what a person is like, not just traits. Using 'character' incorrectly to refer to a real person instead of in fictional contexts.

How do you pronounce Character?

US: /["/ˈkærəktər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkærəktə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Character?

Used commonly in literature and discussions about film. It is informal when talking to friends but can also be used in academic contexts.

What CEFR level is Character?

"Character" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.