acts
Translation
to act, to behave, to perform
Examples
We must act now to solve the problem.
We must act now to solve the problem.
He acts in films and on television.
He acts in films and on television.
She acts like she owns the place.
She acts like she owns the place.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) to behave in a particular way. He acts strangely sometimes.
((as sth.)) to do a particular job. He acts as a guide for tourists.
((in sth.)) to perform in a play or film. She acts in the school play.
Similar Words
Synonyms: behave, perform, function
Etymology
From Latin 'actus', past participle of 'agere' meaning 'to do, to drive'.
Memory Tips
An 'act' is a single 'action'. When you 'act', you are doing an 'action'.