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act vs manoeuvre

manoeuvre vs act

act and manoeuvre both are nouns.

act and manoeuvre both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
manoeuvre Yes No Yes No
As verbs, manoeuvre is a hyponym of act; that is, manoeuvre is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • manoeuvre: act in order to achieve a certain goal
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, 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, 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) manoeuvre (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen a move made to gain a tactical end
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet an action aimed at evading an opponent
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body a military training exercise
a short performance that is part of a longer program a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a manifestation of insincerity a plan for attaining a particular goal
act (verb) manoeuvre (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
discharge one's duties act in order to achieve a certain goal
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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