hold vs act

hold and act both are nouns.

hold and act both are verbs.

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

As verbs, act is a hyponym of hold; that is, act is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:

hold: support or hold in a certain manner
act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hyponyms of hold include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, sling, stoop, piggyback, balance, poise.

hold (noun)	act (noun)
the act of grasping	something that people do or cause to happen
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a cell in a jail or prison	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	a short performance that is part of a longer program
a stronghold	a manifestation of insincerity
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited

hold (verb)	act (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
hold the attention of	discharge one's duties
assert or affirm	play a role or part
remain committed to	perform on a stage or theater
declare to be	behave unnaturally or affectedly
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
be in accord; be in agreement	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
aim, point, or direct	be suitable for theatrical performance
protect against a challenge or attack
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs act

hold and act both are nouns.

hold and act both are verbs.

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