Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
act (noun) | act (noun) |
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something that people do or cause to happen | something that people do or cause to happen |
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet | a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet |
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body | a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body |
a short performance that is part of a longer program | a short performance that is part of a longer program |
a manifestation of insincerity | a manifestation of insincerity |
act (verb) | act (verb) |
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behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind |
discharge one's duties | discharge one's duties |
play a role or part | play a role or part |
perform on a stage or theater | perform on a stage or theater |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | behave unnaturally or affectedly |
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) | perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) |
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected |
be suitable for theatrical performance | be suitable for theatrical performance |