ramp vs act

ramp and act both are nouns.

ramp and act both are verbs.

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

As verbs, act is a hypernym of ramp; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than ramp:

ramp: behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hypernyms of ramp include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.

ramp (noun)	act (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels	something that people do or cause to happen
a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers	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

ramp (verb)	act (verb)
stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
creep up -- used especially of plants	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
be rampant	discharge one's duties
furnish with a ramp	play a role or part
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger	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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