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act vs use

use vs act

act and use both are nouns.

act and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As verbs, use is a hyponym of act; that is, use is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • use: use up (resources or materials)
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, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, 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, 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) use (noun)
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)
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
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