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deed vs act

act vs deed

deed and act both are nouns.

deed is not a verb while act is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deed Yes No No No
act Yes No Yes No
As nouns, deed and act are synonyms defined as:
  • deed and act: something that people do or cause to happen
Other synonyms of deed include human action, human activity.
deed (noun) act (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen something that people do or cause to happen
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it 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
deed (verb) act (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
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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