act vs hold

act and hold both are nouns.

act and hold both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold is a hypernym of act; that is, hold is a word with a broader meaning than act:

act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
hold: support or hold in a certain manner

Other hypernyms of act include bear, carry, act, move.

act (noun)	hold (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	the act of grasping
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body	a cell in a jail or prison
a short performance that is part of a longer program	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a manifestation of insincerity	a stronghold
	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
	time during which some action is awaited

act (verb)	hold (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	keep from exhaling or expelling
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
discharge one's duties	hold the attention of
play a role or part	assert or affirm
perform on a stage or theater	remain committed to
behave unnaturally or affectedly	declare to be
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected	be in accord; be in agreement
be suitable for theatrical performance	aim, point, or direct
	protect against a challenge or attack
	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	have or hold in one's hands or grip
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

act vs hold

act and hold both are nouns.

act and hold both are verbs.

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