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act vs go

go vs act

act and go both are nouns.

act is not an adjective while go is an adjective.

act and go both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
go Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, go is a hyponym of act; that is, go is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • go: follow a procedure or take a course
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, 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) go (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet a usually brief attempt
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
a short performance that is part of a longer program a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
a manifestation of insincerity
act (adjective) go (adjective)
functioning correctly and ready for action
act (verb) go (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind follow a certain course
discharge one's duties progress by being changed
play a role or part stop operating or functioning
perform on a stage or theater enter or assume a certain state or condition
behave unnaturally or affectedly be abolished or discarded
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected have a turn; make one's move in a game
be suitable for theatrical performance to be spent or finished
be spent
perform as expected when applied
go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
move away from a place into another direction
begin or set in motion
make a certain noise or sound
follow a procedure or take a course
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
have a particular form
pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action
be in the right place or situation
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
be awarded; be allotted
be or continue to be in a certain condition
lead, extend, or afford access
be ranked or compare
blend or harmonize
be sounded, played, or expressed
be contained in
continue to live and avoid dying
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