wait vs act

wait and act both are nouns.

wait and act both are verbs.

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

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

wait: wait before acting
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of wait include move.

wait (noun)	act (noun)
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)	something that people do or cause to happen
time during which some action is awaited	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

wait (verb)	act (verb)
look forward to the probable occurrence of	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something	discharge one's duties
wait before acting	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

Difference between wait and act

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