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act vs manage

manage vs act

act is a noun but manage is not a noun.

act and manage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
manage No No Yes No
As verbs, manage is a hyponym of act; that is, manage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • manage: 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, make out, 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) manage (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) manage (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself handle effectively
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
discharge one's duties watch and direct
play a role or part carry on or function
perform on a stage or theater succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
behave unnaturally or affectedly achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) be successful; achieve a goal
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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