Acting: meaning, definitions and examples

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acting

 

[ หˆรฆktษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in theatre

The art or occupation of performing fictional roles in plays, films, or television.

Synonyms

drama, performance, theatrics

Examples of usage

  • She studied acting in college.
  • His acting in the movie was very convincing.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The action or process of performing a role, part, or character.

Synonyms

execution, impersonation, performance

Examples of usage

  • Her acting as a mediator helped resolve the conflict.
  • His acting as a leader inspired the team.
Context #3 | Noun

pretending

The pretense of having qualities or beliefs that one does not really have.

Synonyms

faking, feigning, pretending

Examples of usage

  • His acting as a loyal friend was just a facade.
  • She saw through his acting and knew his true intentions.

Translations

Translations of the word "acting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atuar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคจเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schauspielerei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบั‚ะพั€ััŒะบะฐ ะณั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gra aktorska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ”ๆŠ€ (engi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jeu d'acteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ actuaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyunculuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ธฐ (yeon-gi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุซูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ herectvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ herectvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจๆผ” (biวŽoyวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiklist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะบั‚ะตั€ะปั–ะบ ำฉะฝะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aktyorluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ actuaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'acting' originated from the Old English word 'act', meaning 'a thing done'. It evolved through Middle English to refer to the art or occupation of performing fictional roles. The concept of acting has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, dating back to ancient Greek and Roman theatre. Over time, acting has become a respected profession with its own techniques and methodologies.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,782, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.