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exhaust vs act

act vs exhaust

exhaust and act both are nouns.

exhaust and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exhaust Yes No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of exhaust; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than exhaust:
  • exhaust: use up (resources or materials)
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of exhaust include move.
exhaust (noun) act (noun)
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged something that people do or cause to happen
gases ejected from an engine as waste products 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
exhaust (verb) act (verb)
wear out completely behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
eliminate (a substance) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
use up the whole supply of discharge one's duties
use up (resources or materials) play a role or part
deplete 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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