act vs reflection

reflection vs act

act and reflection both are nouns.

act is a verb but reflection is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
reflection	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reflection is a hypernym of act; that is, reflection is a word with a broader meaning than act:

act: a manifestation of insincerity
reflection: expression without words

Other hypernyms of act include expression, manifestation, reflexion.

act (noun)	reflection (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet	the ability to reflect beams or rays
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body	a likeness in which left and right are reversed
a short performance that is part of a longer program	a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
a manifestation of insincerity	a remark expressing careful consideration
	expression without words
	the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
	(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed

act (verb)	reflection (verb)
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

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