hold back vs act

act vs hold back

hold back is not a noun while act is a noun.

hold back and act both are verbs.

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

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

hold back: wait before acting
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of hold back include move.

hold back (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

hold back (verb)	act (verb)
prevent the action or expression of	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
hold back; keep from being perceived by others	discharge one's duties
secure and keep for possible future use or application	play a role or part
wait before acting	perform on a stage or theater
refrain from doing	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 hold back and act

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