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make as if vs act

act vs make as if

make as if is not a noun while act is a noun.

make as if and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
make as if No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of make as if; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than make as if:
  • make as if: begin or appear to begin an action
  • act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Other hypernyms of make as if include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.
make as if (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
make as if (verb) act (verb)
begin or appear to begin an action behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
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
Difference between make as if and act

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