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act vs force

force vs act

act and force both are nouns.

act and force both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
force Yes No Yes No
As verbs, force is a hyponym of act; that is, force is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • force: do forcibly; exert force
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, 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, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) force (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body physical energy or intensity
a short performance that is part of a longer program a powerful effect or influence
a manifestation of insincerity (of a law) having legal validity
group of people willing to obey orders
a unit that is part of some military service
a group of people having the power of effective action
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
act (verb) force (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
discharge one's duties force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
play a role or part take by force
perform on a stage or theater do forcibly; exert force
behave unnaturally or affectedly urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) move with force
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
be suitable for theatrical performance
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