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act vs leaning

leaning vs act

act and leaning both are nouns.

act is not an adjective while leaning is an adjective.

act is a verb but leaning is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
leaning Yes Yes No No
As nouns, leaning is a hyponym of act; that is, leaning is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: something that people do or cause to happen
  • leaning: the act of deviating from a vertical position
act (noun) leaning (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen the act of deviating from a vertical position
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body a natural inclination
a short performance that is part of a longer program an inclination to do something
a manifestation of insincerity
act (adjective) leaning (adjective)
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
act (verb) leaning (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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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