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eat up vs act

act vs eat up

eat up is not a noun while act is a noun.

eat up and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eat up No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of eat up; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than eat up:
  • eat up: use up (resources or materials)
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of eat up include move.
eat up (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
eat up (verb) act (verb)
finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
use up (resources or materials) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing 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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