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Commonact
The correct spelling is act.
How to pronounce act
/æk/
nounIPA: /æk/
Say it like: Act
The correct spelling is act. Something done, a deed. For example: "an act of goodwill"
Usage Examples
“an act of goodwill”
“He was caught in the act of stealing.”
“The pivotal moment in the play was in the first scene of the second act.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Something done, a deed.
- 2.Actuality.
- 3.Something done once and for all, as distinguished from a work.
- 4.A product of a legislative body, a statute.
- 5.The process of doing something.
verb
- 1.To do something.
- 2.To do (something); to perform.
- 3.To perform a theatrical role.
- 4.Of a play: to be acted out (well or badly).
- 5.To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
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