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contend vs act

act vs contend

contend is not a noun while act is a noun.

contend and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contend No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of contend; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than contend:
  • contend: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of contend include move.
contend (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
contend (verb) act (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
have an argument about something pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
maintain or assert discharge one's duties
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others play a role or part
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight perform on a stage or theater
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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