Australian English Meaning of act
Action
Other Australian English words related to Action
Nearest Words of act
- acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene => acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
- acrylonitrile => Acrylonitrile
- acrylic resin => Acrylic resin
- acrylic paint => Acrylic paint
- acrylic fiber => Acrylic fibre
- acrylic acid => Acrylic acid
- acrylic => acrylic
- acrylate resin => Acrylate resin
- acrylate => Acrylate
- acrylamide => acrylamide
Definitions and Meaning of act in English
act (n)
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
act (v)
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
play a role or part
discharge one's duties
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
be suitable for theatrical performance
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform on a stage or theater
act (n.)
That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.
The result of public deliberation; the decision or determination of a legislative body, council, court of justice, etc.; a decree, edit, law, judgment, resolve, award; as, an act of Parliament, or of Congress.
A formal solemn writing, expressing that something has been done.
A performance of part of a play; one of the principal divisions of a play or dramatic work in which a certain definite part of the action is completed.
A thesis maintained in public, in some English universities, by a candidate for a degree, or to show the proficiency of a student.
A state of reality or real existence as opposed to a possibility or possible existence.
Process of doing; action. In act, in the very doing; on the point of (doing).
act (v. t.)
To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
To perform; to execute; to do.
To perform, as an actor; to represent dramatically on the stage.
To assume the office or character of; to play; to personate; as, to act the hero.
To feign or counterfeit; to simulate.
act (v. i.)
To exert power; to produce an effect; as, the stomach acts upon food.
To perform actions; to fulfill functions; to put forth energy; to move, as opposed to remaining at rest; to carry into effect a determination of the will.
To behave or conduct, as in morals, private duties, or public offices; to bear or deport one's self; as, we know not why he has acted so.
To perform on the stage; to represent a character.
FAQs About the word act
Action
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body, something that people do or cause to happen, a subdivision
number,routine,turn,bit,shtick,thing,shtick,Signature
bluntness,Candour,directness ,frankness,frankness,outspokenness,sincerity,straightforwardness,artlessness,candour
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene => acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, acrylonitrile => Acrylonitrile, acrylic resin => Acrylic resin, acrylic paint => Acrylic paint, acrylic fiber => Acrylic fibre,
