act vs work

act and work both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
work	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act and work are synonyms defined as:

act and work: have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

act (noun)	work (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	activity directed toward making or doing something
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet	the occupation for which you are paid
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body	a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
a short performance that is part of a longer program	a place where work is done
a manifestation of insincerity	the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
	applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
	(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

act (verb)	work (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	give a workout to
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
discharge one's duties	go sour or spoil
play a role or part	cause to undergo fermentation
perform on a stage or theater	find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
behave unnaturally or affectedly	use or manipulate to one's advantage
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)	to mix into a homogeneous mass
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected	perform as expected when applied
be suitable for theatrical performance	move into or onto
	shape, form, or improve a material
	cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
	prepare for crops
	make something, usually for a specific function
	gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
	proceed along a path
	move in an agitated manner
	provoke or excite
	be employed
	cause to work
	exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
	proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
	have and exert influence or effect
	operate in or through
	cause to operate or function
	behave in a certain way when handled