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race vs act

act vs race

race and act both are nouns.

race and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
race Yes No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of race; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than race:
  • race: to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of race include move.
race (noun) act (noun)
a canal for a current of water something that people do or cause to happen
a contest of speed a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
any competition a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock a short performance that is part of a longer program
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species a manifestation of insincerity
the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
race (verb) act (verb)
compete in a race behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
move hurridly pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
cause to move fast or to rush or race discharge one's duties
to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others 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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