interrupt vs act

act vs interrupt

interrupt and act both are nouns.

interrupt and act both are verbs.

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

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

interrupt: destroy the peace or tranquility of
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of interrupt include move.

interrupt (noun)	act (noun)
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out	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

interrupt (verb)	act (verb)
terminate or end	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
destroy the peace or tranquility of	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
interfere in someone else's activity	discharge one's duties
make a break in	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 interrupt and act

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