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manage vs act

act vs manage

manage is not a noun while act is a noun.

manage and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
manage No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of manage; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than manage:
  • manage: 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 manage include move.
manage (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
manage (verb) act (verb)
handle effectively behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
watch and direct discharge one's duties
carry on or function play a role or part
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available perform on a stage or theater
achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods behave unnaturally or affectedly
be successful; achieve a goal 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
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