Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
performance | Yes | No | No | No |
act (noun) | performance (noun) |
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something that people do or cause to happen | the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it |
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet | the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment |
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body | any recognized accomplishment |
a short performance that is part of a longer program | a dramatic or musical entertainment |
a manifestation of insincerity | process or manner of functioning or operating |
act (verb) | performance (verb) |
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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 |