Act
noun
Something that someone does.
His act of kindness made her day.
Often appears as...
- act of god
- act of kindness
verb
To do something.
You need to act quickly to solve this problem.
Often appears as...
- act fast
- act wisely
noun
One of the main divisions of a play or opera.
In the first act, the main character is introduced.
Often appears as...
- act one
- act two
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Technical
verb
To behave in the way that someone else does.
He’s just acting like his brother.
Often appears as...
- act like
- act as if
verb
To perform in a film, play, etc.
She acted in many famous films during her career.
Often appears as...
- act in a movie
- act on stage
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Technical
noun
A law made by a government.
Congress passed an act that benefits small businesses.
Often appears as...
- act of parliament
- act of congress
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Formal
Technical
noun
Something that someone does.
His act of kindness made her day.
Often appears as...
- act of god
- act of kindness
verb
To do something.
You need to act quickly to solve this problem.
Often appears as...
- act fast
- act wisely
noun
One of the main divisions of a play or opera.
In the first act, the main character is introduced.
Often appears as...
- act one
- act two
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To behave in the way that someone else does.
He’s just acting like his brother.
Often appears as...
- act like
- act as if
verb
To perform in a film, play, etc.
She acted in many famous films during her career.
Often appears as...
- act in a movie
- act on stage
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A law made by a government.
Congress passed an act that benefits small businesses.
Often appears as...
- act of parliament
- act of congress
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Non-Physical Action
The word 'act' here includes intangible actions, like decisions or thoughts.
Her act of forgiveness was unexpected.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive or Negative
'Act' doesn't imply good or bad. It's neutral and depends on context.
His deceptive act shocked everyone.
Pro Tip 1/2Non-Physical Action
The word 'act' here includes intangible actions, like decisions or thoughts.
Her act of forgiveness was unexpected.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive or Negative
'Act' doesn't imply good or bad. It's neutral and depends on context.
His deceptive act shocked everyone.
Pro Tip 1/2Non-Physical Action
The word 'act' here includes intangible actions, like decisions or thoughts.
Her act of forgiveness was unexpected.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive or Negative
'Act' doesn't imply good or bad. It's neutral and depends on context.
His deceptive act shocked everyone.
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Upgrading management...
infuriating because we solve this problem in our personal lives at home were used to technology acting like a coach and helping us who in this room hasn't used a mapping application to coach you on how to go anywhere new the first few times we rely on health trackers to help us achieve our fitness
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How does asthma work? -...
and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes. We currently believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors play a role, potentially acting during early childhood.
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The battle of the Greek...
Can you make out who it is? That looks like Thespis. It seems he's changing his mask, and taking on the role of another character. Incredible. Surely, Thespis will go down in history as the very first actor. He has changed the face of theater forever. And that was just the warm-up act.
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What makes something...
It's not the absurdity of bureaucracy alone, but the irony of the character's circular reasoning in reaction to it that is emblematic of Kafka's writing. His tragicomic stories act as a form of mythology for the modern industrial age, employing dream logic to explore the relationships
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3 tips to boost your...
But what is confidence? Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, also known as self-esteem, add in the optimism that comes when you are certain of your abilities, and then empowered by these, act courageously to face a challenge head-on.
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Rethinking infidelity...
but the other is the essential, important act of expressing guilt and remorse for hurting his wife. But the truth is that I have noticed that quite a lot of people who have affairs may feel terribly guilty for hurting their partner,
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How does caffeine keep...
it's toxic to insects. But when they consume it in lower doses, as it's found in nectar, it can actually help them remember and revisit flowers. In the human body, caffeine acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
paper about altruism in humpback whales, about how humpback whales have altruistic behavior towards other animals, not just their own species but other animals. Altruism is a true act of kindness,
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CIA Mind Control PIPE CIA...
to an imposed control to the point where he will perform acts against his will and then have no memory of the act the search for a real-life manchurian candidate
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Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
acting this laid back tells bhagani he's not a threat
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Upgrading management...
infuriating because we solve this problem in our personal lives at home were used to technology acting like a coach and helping us who in this room hasn't used a mapping application to coach you on how to go anywhere new the first few times we rely on health trackers to help us achieve our fitness
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes. We currently believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors play a role, potentially acting during early childhood.
Video examples
The battle of the Greek...
Can you make out who it is? That looks like Thespis. It seems he's changing his mask, and taking on the role of another character. Incredible. Surely, Thespis will go down in history as the very first actor. He has changed the face of theater forever. And that was just the warm-up act.
Video examples
What makes something...
It's not the absurdity of bureaucracy alone, but the irony of the character's circular reasoning in reaction to it that is emblematic of Kafka's writing. His tragicomic stories act as a form of mythology for the modern industrial age, employing dream logic to explore the relationships
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
But what is confidence? Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, also known as self-esteem, add in the optimism that comes when you are certain of your abilities, and then empowered by these, act courageously to face a challenge head-on.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
but the other is the essential, important act of expressing guilt and remorse for hurting his wife. But the truth is that I have noticed that quite a lot of people who have affairs may feel terribly guilty for hurting their partner,
Video examples
How does caffeine keep...
it's toxic to insects. But when they consume it in lower doses, as it's found in nectar, it can actually help them remember and revisit flowers. In the human body, caffeine acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system.
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
paper about altruism in humpback whales, about how humpback whales have altruistic behavior towards other animals, not just their own species but other animals. Altruism is a true act of kindness,
Video examples
CIA Mind Control PIPE CIA...
to an imposed control to the point where he will perform acts against his will and then have no memory of the act the search for a real-life manchurian candidate
Video examples
Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
acting this laid back tells bhagani he's not a threat
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.
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Thomas Jefferson
American President
Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.
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Denzel Washington
American Actor
Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.
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Aesop
Greek Author
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
No sooner said than done - so acts your man of worth.
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Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
One must act in painting as in life, directly.
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Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
We must act out passion before we can feel it.
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Marcus Aurelius
Roman Leader
The act of dying is one of the acts of life.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Man is only great when he acts from passion.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I never act my characters - I am them.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.
Quote examples
Thomas Jefferson
American President
Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.
Quote examples
Denzel Washington
American Actor
Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.
Quote examples
Aesop
Greek Author
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Quote examples
Franz Kafka
Novelist
No sooner said than done - so acts your man of worth.
Quote examples
Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
One must act in painting as in life, directly.
Quote examples
Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
We must act out passion before we can feel it.
Quote examples
Marcus Aurelius
Roman Leader
The act of dying is one of the acts of life.
Quote examples
Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Man is only great when he acts from passion.
Quote examples
Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I never act my characters - I am them.
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