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act vs begin

begin vs act

act is a noun but begin is not a noun.

act and begin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
begin No No Yes No
As verbs, begin is a hyponym of act; that is, begin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • begin: begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
Other hyponyms of act include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, guard, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) begin (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) begin (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind set in motion, cause to start
discharge one's duties begin to speak or say
play a role or part begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
perform on a stage or theater achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
behave unnaturally or affectedly begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
be suitable for theatrical performance have a beginning characterized in some specified way
have a beginning, of a temporal event
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