grapple vs act

grapple and act both are nouns.

grapple and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
grapple	Yes	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of grapple; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than grapple:

grapple: 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 grapple include move.

grapple (noun)	act (noun)
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat	something that people do or cause to happen
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam	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

grapple (verb)	act (verb)
to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available	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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