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act vs make out

make out vs act

act is a noun but make out is not a noun.

act and make out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
make out No No Yes No
As verbs, make out is a hyponym of act; that is, make out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • make out: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
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, go, 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, 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) make out (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
act (verb) make out (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself distinguish by sight or hearing
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind make out and issue
discharge one's duties write all the required information onto a form
play a role or part imply or suggest
perform on a stage or theater try to establish
behave unnaturally or affectedly have sexual intercourse with
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected detect with the senses
be suitable for theatrical performance succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
proceed or get along
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