act
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Noun
A thing done; a deed or action.
It was an act of kindness.
A law or decree made by a legislative body.
Congress passed an act to protect the environment.
A main division of a play, opera, or ballet.
The play has three acts.
A performance or entertainment routine.
The magician's act was the highlight of the show.
A pretense or false display of behavior.
Her anger was just an act to get attention.
Verb
To take action; to do something.
We need to act quickly before it's too late.
To perform a role in a play, film, or other dramatic production.
She acted in several movies before becoming a director.
To behave in a particular way.
He acted strangely after hearing the news.
To pretend or put on a false appearance.
Stop acting like you don't care.
To serve or function in a particular role or capacity.
She acts as a translator for the company.