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Meaning of the word act in English

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act

US /ækt/
UK /ækt/
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Verb

1.

take action; do something

Example:
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It's time to act.
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He decided to act quickly.
Synonym:
do perform behave function operate
2.

perform a role in a play or film

Example:
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She wants to act in movies.
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He can act very well.
Synonym:
perform play portray impersonate

Noun

1.

a thing done; a deed

Example:
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It was an act of kindness.
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His latest act surprised everyone.
Synonym:
deed action feat exploit
2.

a law passed by a legislative body

Example:
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The new act will protect consumers.
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Congress passed the act last month.
Synonym:
law statute bill decree
3.

a division of a play or opera

Example:
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The second act was very dramatic.
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The play has three acts.
Synonym:
scene segment part
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