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act vs continue

continue vs act

act is a noun but continue is not a noun.

act and continue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
continue No No Yes No
As verbs, continue is a hyponym of act; that is, continue is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • continue: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, persist in.
act (noun) continue (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) continue (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself exist over a prolonged period of time
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind continue talking
discharge one's duties move ahead; travel onward in time or space
play a role or part allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
perform on a stage or theater keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
behave unnaturally or affectedly continue a certain state, condition, or activity
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) span an interval of distance, space or time
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected continue in a place, position, or situation
be suitable for theatrical performance continue after an interruption
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop
Difference between act and continue

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