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wind up vs act

act vs wind up

wind up is not a noun while act is a noun.

wind up and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wind up No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of wind up; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than wind up:
  • wind up: finally be or do something
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of wind up include move.
wind up (noun) act (noun)
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
wind up (verb) act (verb)
finally be or do something behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
to evoke sexual feelings discharge one's duties
give a preliminary swing to the arm pitching 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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