break down vs act

act vs break down

break down is not a noun while act is a noun.

break down and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
break down	No	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of break down; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than break down:

break down: lose control of one's emotions
act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hypernyms of break down include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.

break down (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

break down (verb)	act (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
stop operating or functioning	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts	discharge one's duties
make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features	play a role or part
make ineffective	perform on a stage or theater
cause to fall or collapse	behave unnaturally or affectedly
lose control of one's emotions	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
fall apart	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	be suitable for theatrical performance

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