WordCmp.com

act vs rush

rush vs act

act and rush both are nouns.

act is not an adjective while rush is an adjective.

act and rush both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
rush Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, rush is a hyponym of act; that is, rush is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • rush: act at high speed
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, 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, 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) rush (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body a sudden forceful flow
a short performance that is part of a longer program a sudden burst of activity
a manifestation of insincerity the swift release of a store of affective force
grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems
act (adjective) rush (adjective)
done under pressure
not accepting reservations
act (verb) rush (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself act at high speed
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind urge to an unnatural speed
discharge one's duties attack suddenly
play a role or part cause to occur rapidly
perform on a stage or theater move hurridly
behave unnaturally or affectedly run with the ball, in football
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) cause to move fast or to rush or race
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
Difference between act and rush

Words related to "act"


© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.