Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
toy | Yes | No | Yes | No |
act (noun) | toy (noun) |
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something that people do or cause to happen | any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets |
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet | an artifact designed to be played with |
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body | a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size |
a short performance that is part of a longer program | a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier) |
a manifestation of insincerity | a device regarded as providing amusement |
act (verb) | toy (verb) |
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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 | manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination |
discharge one's duties | behave carelessly or indifferently |
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 |