Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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get by | No | No | Yes | No |
act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
get by (noun) | act (noun) |
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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 |
get by (verb) | act (verb) |
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escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action | behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself |
pass or move in front of | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind |
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available | 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 |