action
Translation
action, act, measure
Examples
We must take action now.
We must take action now.
The movie was full of action.
The movie was full of action.
The action of the drug is fast.
The action of the drug is fast.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) the process of doing something. We must take action immediately.
((as a noun)) exciting events. The movie is full of action.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deed, measure, movement; Antonyms: inaction, passivity
Etymology
From Latin 'actio' (a doing, performing), from the verb 'agere' (to do, act).
Memory Tips
An 'action' movie is full of exciting events and movements. To 'take action' is to start doing something.