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manoeuvre vs act

act vs manoeuvre

manoeuvre and act both are nouns.

manoeuvre and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
manoeuvre Yes No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of manoeuvre; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than manoeuvre:
  • manoeuvre: act in order to achieve a certain goal
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of manoeuvre include move.
manoeuvre (noun) act (noun)
a move made to gain a tactical end something that people do or cause to happen
an action aimed at evading an opponent a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a military training exercise a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill a short performance that is part of a longer program
a plan for attaining a particular goal a manifestation of insincerity
manoeuvre (verb) act (verb)
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
act in order to achieve a certain goal 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
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