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- pronunciation:
- aekt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that is done.
Firefighters perform many acts of courage in their job.- synonyms:
- action
- similar words:
- achievement, activity, conduct, move, performance, task, thing, transaction, turn, work
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| definition 2: |
a short performance, or one part of a whole performance, of music, dance, or other entertainment.
The children enjoyed the clown's act.- synonyms:
- performance, show
- similar words:
- bit, stand
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| related words: |
bill, trick |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
acts, acting, acted |
| definition 1: |
to do something with purpose or energy.
He acted with courage in battle.- synonyms:
- function
- similar words:
- behave, deal, engage, go, move, run
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| definition 2: |
to perform in plays, movies, or on television.
She acted in the school play.
- similar words:
- dance, play, sing
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| related words: |
behave, respond |
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