act
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/ækt/
🇬🇧
/ækt/
verb
A2
to do something for a purpose
Doctors must act fast in emergencies.
A2
to behave in a certain way
You should act kindly to others.
A2
to perform in a play or movie
She loves to act in school plays.
B2
to pretend to be someone
He tried to act brave when he was scared.
B2
to serve a role or function
The teacher will act as a guide for the trip.
R
to have an effect
The medicine will act quickly to reduce pain.
noun
B1
something that someone does
Helping others is a kind act.
B1
a law made by government
The new act protects wildlife.
R
fake behavior to impress others
His happy mood was just an act.
R
a section of a play or show
The first act of the play was exciting.
R
a performance in a show
The magic act amazed the audience.
R
a performer or music group
They are my favorite music act.
translation
to do something for a purpose; to behave in a certain way; to perform in a play or movie; to pretend to be someone; to serve a role or function; to have an effect
something that someone does; a law made by government; fake behavior to impress others; a section of a play or show; a performance in a show; a performer or music group
Word Forms
3rd Present
acts
Past
acted
Perfect
acted
Progressive
acting
Plural
acts