Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
use | Yes | No | Yes | No |
act (noun) | use (noun) |
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something that people do or cause to happen | the act of using |
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet | (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition |
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body | exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage |
a short performance that is part of a longer program | what something is used for |
a manifestation of insincerity | a particular service |
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property | |
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing |
act (verb) | use (verb) |
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behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | take or consume (regularly or habitually) |
discharge one's duties | use up (resources or materials) |
play a role or part | habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense) |
perform on a stage or theater | avail oneself to |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage |
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 |