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Meaning of act

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

act

Pronunciation:/æk/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something done, a deed.

    Example: an act of goodwill

  2. Actuality.

  3. Something done once and for all, as distinguished from a work.

  4. A product of a legislative body, a statute.

verb

Definitions

  1. To do something.

    Example: If you don't act soon, you will be in trouble.

  2. To do (something); to perform.

  3. To perform a theatrical role.

    Example: I started acting at the age of eleven in my local theatre.

  4. Of a play: to be acted out (well or badly).