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descend vs act

act vs descend

descend is not a noun while act is a noun.

descend and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
descend No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of descend; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than descend:
  • descend: do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of descend include move.
descend (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
descend (verb) act (verb)
come as if by falling behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity discharge one's duties
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example 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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