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act

/ækt/

Meaning 1

do something specific or perform a task.

“Children act out their favorite stories during playtime every day.”
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Illustration of act: do something specific or perform a task.

Meaning 2

a division of a play or performance.

“The curtain fell after the first act ended.”
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Illustration of act: a division of a play or performance.

Meaning 3

law or statute passed by a legislative body

“Congress passed an act to improve healthcare access.”
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