seek vs act

seek and act both are nouns.

seek and act both are verbs.

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

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

seek: make an effort or attempt
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of seek include move.

seek (noun)	act (noun)
the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk	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

seek (verb)	act (verb)
inquire for	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
go to or towards	discharge one's duties
try to get or reach	play a role or part
make an effort or attempt	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

Difference between seek and act

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