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act vs play

play vs act

act and play both are nouns.

act and play both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
play Yes No Yes No
As verbs, play is a hyponym of act; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  • play: engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
As verbs, act and play are synonyms defined as:
  • act and play: pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
Other synonyms of act include act as.
As verbs, act and play are synonyms defined as:
  • act and play: play a role or part
Other synonyms of act include represent.
As verbs, act and play are synonyms defined as:
  • act and play: perform on a stage or theater
Other synonyms of act include playact, roleplay.
As verbs, play is a hyponym of act; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • play: act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
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, 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, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, 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, 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) play (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
a short performance that is part of a longer program an attempt to get something
a manifestation of insincerity a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a preset plan of action in team sports
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
utilization or exercise
movement or space for movement
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
a theatrical performance of a drama
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
act (verb) play (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
play a role or part consider not very seriously
perform on a stage or theater participate in games or sport
behave unnaturally or affectedly bet or wager (money)
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
be suitable for theatrical performance make bets
stake on the outcome of an issue
shoot or hit in a particular manner
employ in a game or in a specific position
use or move
use to one's advantage
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
replay (as a melody)
perform music on (a musical instrument)
play a role or part
perform on a certain location
be performed or presented for public viewing
cause to emit recorded audio or video
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
perform on a stage or theater
emit recorded sound
play on an instrument
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
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