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act vs instrument

instrument vs act

act and instrument both are nouns.

act and instrument both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
instrument Yes No Yes No
As nouns, instrument is a hypernym of act; that is, instrument is a word with a broader meaning than act:
  • act: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
  • instrument: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Other hypernyms of act include legal document, legal instrument, official document.
act (noun) instrument (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen the means whereby some act is accomplished
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet a device that requires skill for proper use
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
a short performance that is part of a longer program (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
a manifestation of insincerity the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
a person used by another to gain an end
act (verb) instrument (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself address a legal document to
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind write an instrumental score for
discharge one's duties equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
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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