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roll

verb B1 Neutral

Meaning

To roll means to move something by turning it over and over on a surface.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "roll" with "role," which means a part in a play or job.

Example Sentences

Can you roll the ball to me , please ?
Please roll the dough gently before baking the bread .

Word in Context

This morning I took my dog to the park and we played with a red ball . I gave the ball a gentle push and it started to roll down a small hill . My dog ran after it quickly and caught the ball near a tree . We sat on the grass and I drank some water while he rested . It was a quiet , happy time that made me feel relaxed .

Common Phrases

roll a ball roll up roll out

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