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quack vs act

act vs quack

quack and act both are nouns.

quack is an adjective but act is not an adjective.

quack and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quack Yes Yes Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of quack; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than quack:
  • quack: act as a medical quack or a charlatan
  • act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Other hypernyms of quack include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.
quack (noun) act (noun)
the harsh sound of a duck something that people do or cause to happen
an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice 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
quack (adjective) act (adjective)
medically unqualified
quack (verb) act (verb)
act as a medical quack or a charlatan behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
utter quacking noises 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
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