Act vs. Art
Difference Between Act and Art
Actnoun
(countable) Something done, a deed.
an act of goodwillArtnoun
(uncountable) The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
There is a debate as to whether graffiti is art or vandalism.Actnoun
Actuality.
Artnoun
(countable) Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.
She's mastered the art of programming.Actnoun
(countable) A product of a legislative body, a statute.
Artnoun
(uncountable) The study and the product of these processes.
He's at university to study art.Actnoun
The process of doing something.
He was caught in the act of stealing.Artnoun
(uncountable) Aesthetic value.
Her photographs are nice, but there's no art in them.Actnoun
(countable) A formal or official record of something done.
Artnoun
(uncountable) Artwork.
Sotherby's regularly auctions art for millions.Actnoun
(countable) A division of a theatrical performance.
The pivotal moment in the play was in the first scene of the second act.Artnoun
(countable) A field or category of art, such as painting, sculpture, music, ballet, or literature.
I'm a great supporter of the arts.Actnoun
(countable) A performer or performers in a show.
Which act did you prefer? The soloist or the band?Artnoun
(countable) A nonscientific branch of learning; one of the liberal arts.
Actnoun
(countable) Any organized activity.
Artnoun
(countable) Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation.
Actnoun
(countable) A display of behaviour.
Artnoun
Contrivance, scheming, manipulation.
Actnoun
A thesis maintained in public, in some English universities, by a candidate for a degree, or to show the proficiency of a student.
Artnoun
the products of human creativity; works of art collectively;
an art exhibitiona fine collection of artActnoun
(countable) A display of behaviour meant to deceive.
to put on an actArtnoun
the creation of beautiful or significant things;
art does not need to be innovative to be goodI was never any good at arthe said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifullyActverb
(intransitive) To do something.
If you don't act soon, you will be in trouble.Artnoun
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation;
the art of conversationit's quite an artActverb
To do (something); to perform.
Artnoun
photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication;
the publisher was responsible for all the artwork in the bookActverb
(intransitive) To perform a theatrical role.
I started acting at the age of eleven in my local theatre.Actverb
(ergative) Of a play: to be acted out (well or badly).
Actverb
(intransitive) To behave in a certain way.
He's acting strangely - I think there's something wrong with him.Actverb
(copulative) To convey an appearance of being.
He acted unconcerned so the others wouldn't worry.Actverb
To do something that causes a change binding on the doer.
act on behalf of JohnActverb
To have an effect (on).
High-pressure oxygen acts on the central nervous system and may cause convulsions or death.Gravitational force acts on heavy bodies.Actverb
(transitive) To play (a role).
He's been acting Shakespearean leads since he was twelve.Actverb
(transitive) To feign.
He acted the angry parent, but was secretly amused.Actverb
To map via a homomorphism to a group of automorphisms (of).
This group acts on the circle, so it can't be left-orderable!Actverb
To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
Actnoun
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
Actnoun
something that people do or cause to happen
Actnoun
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
Actnoun
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;
he did his act three times every eveningshe had a catchy little routineit was one of the best numbers he ever didActnoun
a manifestation of insincerity;
he put on quite an act for her benefitActverb
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action);
think before you actWe must move quicklyThe governor should act on the new energy billThe nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towelActverb
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself;
You should act like an adultDon't behave like a foolWhat makes her do this way?The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of peopleActverb
play a role or part;
Gielgud played HamletShe wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the roleShe played the servant to her husband's masterActverb
discharge one's duties;
She acts as the chairIn what capacity are you acting?Actverb
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind;
He acted the idiotShe plays deaf when the news are badActverb
be suitable for theatrical performance;
This scene acts wellActverb
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected;
The voting process doesn't work as well as people thoughtHow does your idea work in practice?This method doesn't workThe breaks of my new car act quicklyThe medicine works only if you take it with a lot of waterActverb
be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
Actverb
behave unnaturally or affectedly;
She's just actingActverb
perform on a stage or theater;
She acts in this playHe acted in `Julius Caesar'I played in `A Christmas Carol'
