Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Act.
How to pronounce act:
US
Act - as a noun
A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enactmentHypernyms (Closely Related)
instrumentlegal documentlegal instrumentofficial documentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something that people do or cause to happen
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deedhuman actionhuman activityHypernyms (Closely Related)
eventHyponyms (Broadly Related)
actionacquiringgettingcausation
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causingdeliveryobstetrical deliverydeparturegoinggoing awayleavingdiscoveryfinduncoveringdisposaldispositioneffectuationimplementationegressegressionemergenceequalisationequalizationlevelingdigging updisintermentexhumationmitsvahmitzvahactuationpropulsionrecoveryretrievalrunning awaytouchtouchingnonaccomplishmentnonachievementleaningmotivatingmotivationassumptionrejectionforfeitforfeituresacrificederivationactivityhirewearwearingassessmentjudgementjudgmentproductionstayabidanceresidenceresidencyinactivityhinderancehindranceinterferencestopstoppagedistributionlegitimationpermissive wastewasteproclamationpromulgationcommunicatingcommunicationspeech actsubtweetingshout-out
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A subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
A short performance that is part of a longer program
Example: "He did his act three times every evening"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitnumberroutineturnHypernyms (Closely Related)
performancepublic presentationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A manifestation of insincerity
Example: "He put on quite an act for her benefit"
Act - as a verb
Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Example: "Think before you act"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moveHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
alternatetake turnsend upfetch up
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finishfinish upland upwind upfestinatehastenhurrylook sharprushdisturbinterruptreactrespondplow aheadaggressattackforcecreatecome forwardcome outcome to the forestep forwardstep to the forepay backrepayrewardsatisficesatisfisemaneuvermanoeuvermanoeuvredispatchevaderaceuseplay it by earplaydealpartnerexertegotripreciprocategomoveproceedcome closeperformdaremake boldpresumeengageprosecutepursueact oninteractopposereacttake time by the forelockcoactoffervolunteerget around todallyflirtplaytoyapproachgo aboutset aboutparticipatetake partmisbehavemisconductmisdemeancondescendlower oneselfstoopacquitbearbehavecarrycomportconductdeportbehavecomportassayattemptessayseektrycourtromancesolicitwoocourtdareeffectantagoniseantagonizecounteractanticipatecounterforeseeforestallprosecutecommitperpetratepullrampagecontendcopedealget bygrapplemake outmanagecondescenddeigndescendcondescendtake careact superiorlord it overput on airsqueen it overstampedemake a pointmake surerepeattake oversurprisesneakplaytakeguardbeginstartgo off at half-cockgo off half-cockedhold backhold offwaitcontinuego alonggo onkeepproceeddo wellhad bestcontinuecontinuepersist in
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
refrainBehave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Example: "You should act like an adult"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
behavedoHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
act involuntarilyact reflexivelybend over backwardsfall over backwards
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Play a role or part
Example: "Gielgud played hamlet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
playrepresentHypernyms (Closely Related)
re-createrecreateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Discharge one's duties
Example: "She acts as the chair"
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serveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
Example: "He acted the idiot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act asplayBe suitable for theatrical performance
Example: "This scene acts well"
Have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
Example: "The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought"
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workBe engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
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Example Sentences
"The play had three acts."
"She won an award for her performance in the lead act."
"He put on an act to deceive his friends."
"The act of kindness made her day."
"The magician's act amazed the audience."
Word Game Points
Is ACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, act is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is ACT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, act is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is ACT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, act is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
