byplay vs acting
acting vs byplaybyplay and acting both are nouns.
byplay is not an adjective while acting is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| byplay | Yes | No | No | No |
| acting | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
acting is a hypernym of
byplay; that is, acting is a
word with a broader meaning than byplay:
- byplay: incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect
- acting: the performance of a part or role in a drama
| byplay (noun) | acting (noun) |
|---|---|
| incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect | the performance of a part or role in a drama |
| byplay (adjective) | acting (adjective) |
|---|---|
| serving temporarily especially as a substitute |
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