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Definition of Acting
1. Noun. The performance of a part or role in a drama.
Exact synonyms: Performing, Playacting, Playing
Generic synonyms: Activity, Performing Arts
Specialized synonyms: Characterization, Enactment, Personation, Portrayal, Impersonation, Personation, Method, Method Acting, Dumb Show, Mime, Pantomime, Business, Byplay, Stage Business, Skit, Hamming, Overacting, Heroics, Reenactment, Roleplaying
Group relationships: Performance
Derivative terms: Act, Act, Act, Perform, Playact, Play, Play
Generic synonyms: Activity, Performing Arts
Specialized synonyms: Characterization, Enactment, Personation, Portrayal, Impersonation, Personation, Method, Method Acting, Dumb Show, Mime, Pantomime, Business, Byplay, Stage Business, Skit, Hamming, Overacting, Heroics, Reenactment, Roleplaying
Group relationships: Performance
Derivative terms: Act, Act, Act, Perform, Playact, Play, Play
2. Adjective. Serving temporarily especially as a substitute. "The acting president"
Definition of Acting
1. a. Operating in any way.
Definition of Acting
1. Adjective. Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job. ¹
2. Verb. (present participle of act) ¹
3. Noun. An intended action or deed. ¹
4. Noun. Pretending. ¹
5. Noun. (drama) The occupation of an actor. ¹
6. Noun. (legal) The deeds or actions of parties are called actings to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deeds and actions. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Acting
1. the occupation of an actor [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acting
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