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expression vs act

act vs expression

expression and act both are nouns.

expression is not a verb while act is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expression Yes No No No
act Yes No Yes No
As nouns, act is a hyponym of expression; that is, act is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expression:
  • expression: expression without words
  • act: a manifestation of insincerity
Other hyponyms of expression include lamentation, mourning, blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush, outburst.
expression (noun) act (noun)
the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing something that people do or cause to happen
the feelings expressed on a person's face a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
the style of expressing yourself a short performance that is part of a longer program
expression without words a manifestation of insincerity
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene
expression (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
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