dispatch vs act

act vs dispatch

dispatch and act both are nouns.

dispatch and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dispatch	Yes	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of dispatch; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than dispatch:

dispatch: dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of dispatch include move.

dispatch (noun)	act (noun)
the act of sending off something	something that people do or cause to happen
killing a person or animal	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
the property of being prompt and efficient	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
an official report (usually sent in haste)	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a manifestation of insincerity

dispatch (verb)	act (verb)
kill without delay	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
send away towards a designated goal	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
complete or carry out	discharge one's duties
kill intentionally and with premeditation	play a role or part
dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently	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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