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act vs activity

activity vs act

act and activity both are nouns.

act is a verb but activity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
activity Yes No No No
As nouns, activity is a hyponym of act; that is, activity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: something that people do or cause to happen
  • activity: any specific behavior
act (noun) activity (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen any specific behavior
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body an organic process that takes place in the body
a short performance that is part of a longer program a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
a manifestation of insincerity the state of being active
(chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction
act (verb) activity (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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