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act
act
Meaning of act
English
to do something; to take action
Deutsch
etwas tun; aktiv werden
Pronunciation
British English
/ækt/
American English
/ækt/
act with German translation
act usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
We act right away when it's necessary.
Wir handeln sofort, wenn es nötig ist.
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
She acted calmly and wisely.
Sie handelte ruhig und klug.
act synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between act, do, take steps, react, behave, move, and proceed
ENWhat can I do for you?
T
🇬🇧English
take steps
Take specific measures.
often
ENThe city is taking steps to reduce traffic.
ENHow did she react to the news?
Advanced: broader words
ENPlease behave in class.
M
🇬🇧English
move
Informal: start acting quickly.
often
ENWe have to move fast to get tickets.
P
🇬🇧English
proceed
Formal: begin or continue doing.
rare word
ENPlease proceed to gate five.
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Questions about this word
What does act mean?
to do something; to take action
How do you pronounce act?
act is pronounced [ækt].
How is act used in a sentence?
Wir handeln sofort, wenn es nötig ist. Translation: We act right away when it's necessary.
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