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act vs deed

deed vs act

act and deed both are nouns.

act is a verb but deed is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
deed Yes No No No
As nouns, act and deed are synonyms defined as:
  • act and deed: something that people do or cause to happen
Other synonyms of act include human action, human activity.
act (noun) deed (noun)
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 legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
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) deed (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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