āctus — meaning in English

English meaning

• act verb To do something; to take action.
• action noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
• behavior noun The way a person, animal, or system acts, especially in response to a situation.
• deed noun An action, especially a notable or significant one.

Senses

āctus is used for these senses in English:

• act (countable) Something done, a deed.
• behavior (countable, uncountable) The way a living creature behaves or acts generally.

act — full definition

1. verb To do something; to take action.
2. verb To perform a role in a play, film, or show.
3. verb To behave in a particular way.
4. noun Something done; a deed.
5. noun A law passed by a legislative body.

action — full definition

1. noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
2. noun Exciting or fast-paced activity, especially in a film or story.
3. noun A formal legal proceeding; a lawsuit.
4. noun The mechanism of a device, such as a firearm or musical instrument, that makes it work.

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