Cool MateCharacter
UK /["/ˈkærəktə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈkærəktər/"]/
Definition
a person or an animal in a book, play or film
In simple words: A person in a story, movie, or play.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- nature
Antonyms
- real person
- nonfiction
Common mistakes
- 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.