repeat vs act

repeat and act both are nouns.

repeat and act both are verbs.

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

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

repeat: do over
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of repeat include move.

repeat (noun)	act (noun)
an event that repeats	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

repeat (verb)	act (verb)
happen or occur again	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
to say, state, or perform again	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
to say again or imitate	discharge one's duties
make or do or perform again	play a role or part
repeat an earlier theme of a composition	perform on a stage or theater
do over	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 repeat and act

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