Meaning & use
character
A person portrayed in a story, film, or play, distinct from a real individual.
See it in a sentence
The main character in the novel struggles with guilt after a terrible mistake.
Her honest, caring character made her one of the most trusted people in town.
A note on using this word
Character can mean a fictional figure or a person's moral qualities; context makes clear which sense applies.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The combination of qualities that form a person's moral and mental nature.
Facing hardship without complaint revealed the true strength of his character.
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