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go on vs act

act vs go on

go on is not a noun while act is a noun.

go on and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
go on No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of go on; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than go on:
  • go on: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of go on include move.
go on (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
go on (verb) act (verb)
come to pass behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
continue talking pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
start running, functioning, or operating discharge one's duties
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense play a role or part
continue a certain state, condition, or activity 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 go on and act

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