Meaning
To do something; to play someone in a film or play.
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Word origin
From Latin actus and actum, from agere, meaning to do or to drive.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- agere
- English cognates
- action, agent, active
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act: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 6: act, yours, dance and 7 more words.