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act vs running away

running away vs act

act and running away both are nouns.

act is a verb but running away is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
running away Yes No No No
As nouns, running away is a hyponym of act; that is, running away is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: something that people do or cause to happen
  • running away: the act of leaving (without permission) the place you are expected to be
act (noun) running away (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen the act of leaving (without permission) the place you are expected to be
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) running away (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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