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assume vs act

act vs assume

assume is not a noun while act is a noun.

assume and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assume No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of assume; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than assume:
  • assume: make a pretence of
  • act: behave unnaturally or affectedly
Other hypernyms of assume include dissemble, pretend.
assume (noun) act (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
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
assume (verb) act (verb)
put clothing on one's body behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof discharge one's duties
take up someone's soul into heaven play a role or part
make a pretence of perform on a stage or theater
occupy or take on behave unnaturally or affectedly
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities be suitable for theatrical performance
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