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function vs act as

act as vs function

function is a noun but act as is not a noun.

function and act as both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
function Yes No Yes No
act as No No Yes No
As verbs, act as is a hyponym of function; that is, act as is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than function:
  • function: serve a purpose, role, or function
  • act as: function as or act like
Other hyponyms of function include prelude.
function (noun) act as (noun)
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
what something is used for
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
function (verb) act as (verb)
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
perform as expected when applied function as or act like
serve a purpose, role, or function
Difference between function and act as

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