act

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

An "act" is a thing that someone does, especially to achieve a goal or to show a feeling.

💡 Don't confuse "act" with "action"; "act" refers to the deed itself, while "action" refers to the process of doing something.

Example Sentences

Helping others is a kind act everyone should try .

His act of ignoring rules was not acceptable to everyone .

His kind act helped many people in the community .

What was the most important act in the play ?

Word in Context

Sara left her office early to help a neighbour with heavy groceries . On the way she saw an old man struggling with his bags and decided to carry them to his door . This small act made the man smile and brightened her day too . She felt happy that she did something useful .

Common Phrases

take action act quickly act responsibly

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