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act vs expression

expression vs act

act and expression both are nouns.

act is a verb but expression is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
expression Yes No No No
As nouns, expression is a hypernym of act; that is, expression is a word with a broader meaning than act:
  • act: a manifestation of insincerity
  • expression: expression without words
Other hypernyms of act include manifestation, reflection, reflexion.
act (noun) expression (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet the feelings expressed on a person's face
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
a short performance that is part of a longer program the style of expressing yourself
a manifestation of insincerity expression without words
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene
act (verb) expression (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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