make out vs act

act vs make out

make out is not a noun while act is a noun.

make out and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
make out	No	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

make out: 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 make out include move.

make out (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 out (verb)	act (verb)
distinguish by sight or hearing	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
make out and issue	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
write all the required information onto a form	discharge one's duties
imply or suggest	play a role or part
try to establish	perform on a stage or theater
have sexual intercourse with	behave unnaturally or affectedly
kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
detect with the senses	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available	be suitable for theatrical performance
proceed or get along

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