dramatic work vs act

act vs dramatic work

dramatic work and act both are nouns.

dramatic work is not a verb while act is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dramatic work	Yes	No	No	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, act is a hyponym of dramatic work; that is, act is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dramatic work:

dramatic work: a play for performance on the stage or television or in a movie etc.
act: a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

Other hyponyms of dramatic work include drama, dramatic play, play, scene, book, playscript, script, audio drama, radio drama, radio theater, radio theatre.

dramatic work (noun)	act (noun)
a play for performance on the stage or television or in a movie etc.	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

dramatic work (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

Difference between dramatic work and act

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