Act

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
A
Pronunciation
/ækt/
Category
Community
Related Field
Performing Arts

Examples in Context

  1. The deaths occurred when police acted to stop widespread looting and vandalism
  2. A patient will usually listen to the doctor's advice and act on it.
  3. He acted as if he hadn't heard any of it
  4. He acted both as the ship's surgeon and as chaplain for the men.
  5. Chris acted astonished as he examined the note

Other meanings of A