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pursue vs act

act vs pursue

pursue is not a noun while act is a noun.

pursue and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pursue No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of pursue; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than pursue:
  • pursue: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of pursue include move.
pursue (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
pursue (verb) act (verb)
go in search of or hunt for behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
follow in or as if in pursuit pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in discharge one's duties
carry further or advance 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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