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oppose vs act

act vs oppose

oppose is not a noun while act is a noun.

oppose and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oppose No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of oppose; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than oppose:
  • oppose: act against or in opposition to
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of oppose include move.
oppose (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
oppose (verb) act (verb)
be resistant to behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
be against; express opposition to pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
set into opposition or rivalry discharge one's duties
fight against or resist strongly play a role or part
act against or in opposition to perform on a stage or theater
contrast with equal weight or force 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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