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commit vs act

act vs commit

commit is not a noun while act is a noun.

commit and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
commit No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of commit; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than commit:
  • commit: perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of commit include move.
commit (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
commit (verb) act (verb)
make a set of changes permanent behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
transfer to another place so something can be kept or preserved pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause discharge one's duties
confer a trust upon play a role or part
cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution perform on a stage or theater
make an investment behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
engage in or perform have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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