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act vs wait

wait vs act

act and wait both are nouns.

act and wait both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
wait Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wait is a hyponym of act; that is, wait is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • wait: wait before acting
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, 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, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) wait (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet time during which some action is awaited
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) wait (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself look forward to the probable occurrence of
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
discharge one's duties stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
play a role or part wait before acting
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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