Acts: meaning, definitions and examples

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acts

 

[ รฆkts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Synonyms

law, legislation, statute

Examples of usage

  • The new act aims to protect the environment.
  • The government is planning to introduce a new act on cybersecurity.
Context #2 | Noun

theater

A major division of a play or opera.

Synonyms

division, scene, section

Examples of usage

  • The first act of the play sets the scene for the rest of the story.
  • The opera is divided into three acts.
Context #3 | Verb

performing

To perform a fictional role in a play, movie, or television show.

Synonyms

perform, play, portray

Examples of usage

  • She will act as the main character in the upcoming film.
  • He has been acting on Broadway for years.

Translations

Translations of the word "acts" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅƒเคคเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handlungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tindakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czyny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒ็‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท actes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ actos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eylemler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูุนุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤiny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤiny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒไธบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dejanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€ะตะบะตั‚ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™rษ™kษ™tlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ actos

Etymology

The word 'act' originated from the Latin word 'actus', which means a thing done or a performance. In English, the term evolved to refer to a written law passed by a legislative body, as well as a major division of a play or opera. The verb form of 'act' developed from the theatrical sense of performing a role. Over time, 'act' has become a versatile word used in legal, theatrical, and performing contexts.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,230, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.