acting

Meanings

Plural: actings

Noun

• the performance of a part or role in a drama
• An action or deed.
• Something done by a party—so called to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deed and action.
• Pretending.
• The occupation of an actor.

Verb

• perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
• behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
• play a role or part
• discharge one's duties
  • "In what capacity are you acting?"
• pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
• be suitable for theatrical performance
• have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
• be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
• behave unnaturally or affectedly
  • "She's just acting"
• perform on a stage or theater
• present participle and gerund of act

Adjective Satellite

• serving temporarily especially as a substitute
  • "the acting president"

Adj

• Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.

Synonyms

act, act as, behave, dissemble, do, move, performing, play, playact, playacting, playing, pretend, represent, roleplay, work

Antonyms

refrain

Related Words

cis-acting, nonacting, pro tem, self-acting, unacting

Anagrams of acting