propulsion vs act

act vs propulsion

propulsion and act both are nouns.

propulsion is not a verb while act is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
propulsion	Yes	No	No	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, act is a hypernym of propulsion; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than propulsion:

propulsion: the act of propelling
act: something that people do or cause to happen

Other hypernyms of propulsion include deed, human action, human activity.

propulsion (noun)	act (noun)
the act of propelling	something that people do or cause to happen
a propelling force	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

propulsion (verb)	act (verb)
	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 propulsion and act

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