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get by vs act

act vs get by

get by is not a noun while act is a noun.

get by and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
get by No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of get by; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than get by:
  • get by: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of get by include move.
get by (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
get by (verb) act (verb)
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
Difference between get by and act

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