Act: meaning, definitions and examples

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act

 

[ รฆkt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A formal written enactment of legislative authority, typically found in a statute, regulation, or other official document.

Synonyms

law, legislation, statute

Examples of usage

  • The new act passed by the government aims to reduce pollution levels in the city.
  • The act prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.
Context #2 | Noun

theater

A performance or show, especially one involving a series of scenes.

Synonyms

performance, routine, show

Examples of usage

  • The actor's act in the play was praised by the critics.
  • The circus act featured acrobats and clowns.
Context #3 | Verb

behave

To behave in a particular way; conduct oneself.

Synonyms

behave, conduct, perform

Examples of usage

  • She always acts politely in social situations.
  • The child acted as if nothing had happened.

Translations

Translations of the word "act" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฏ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช handeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertindak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziaล‚aฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒๅ‹•ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ“ใ†ใฉใ†ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ actuar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eylem yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰๋™ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุตุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jednat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒๅŠจ (xรญngdรฒng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐgerรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€ะตะบะตั‚ ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™rษ™kษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ actuar

Etymology

The word 'act' originated from the Latin word 'actus', which means a doing or performance. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, evolving to represent legislative actions, theatrical performances, and personal behaviors. Acts of legislation have been crucial in shaping legal systems, while acts in theater have entertained audiences for centuries. The verb form of 'act' reflects how individuals portray themselves in different situations, emphasizing the importance of behavior and conduct.

See also: acting, action, actionable, activate, active, actively, activists, activity, actor, actress, acts, actual, counteractant, enact, inactivity, overact, react, transact.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #252, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.