act vs assume

act is a noun but assume is not a noun.

act and assume both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
assume	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, assume is a hyponym of act; that is, assume is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:

act: behave unnaturally or affectedly
assume: make a pretence of

Other hyponyms of act include feign, sham, simulate.

act (noun)	assume (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
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 short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity

act (verb)	assume (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	put clothing on one's body
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
discharge one's duties	take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
play a role or part	take up someone's soul into heaven
perform on a stage or theater	make a pretence of
behave unnaturally or affectedly	occupy or take on
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)	seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected	take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
be suitable for theatrical performance	take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

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