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act vs joke

joke vs act

act and joke both are nouns.

act and joke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
joke Yes No Yes No
As verbs, joke is a hyponym of act; that is, joke is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  • joke: act in a funny or teasing way
act (noun) joke (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet activity characterized by good humor
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body a triviality not to be taken seriously
a short performance that is part of a longer program a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
a manifestation of insincerity
act (verb) joke (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself act in a funny or teasing way
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind tell a joke; speak humorously
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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