act

Intermediate

/ækt/

noun
something that you do

act in a sentence

  • “Can you act as interpreter?”
  • “an act of aggression / bravery / madness / terrorism”
  • “The simple act of telling someone about a problem can help.”
  • “a kind / thoughtless / selfish act”

What does “act” mean?

act (noun) means something that you do. It is pronounced /ækt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "act" mean?
act (noun) means: something that you do
How do you pronounce "act"?
"act" is pronounced /ækt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "act" in a sentence?
Here is "act" used in a sentence: Can you act as interpreter?

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