acting

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the performance of a part or role in a drama
  2. verb perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  3. verb behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Etymology

From act + -ing.

Synonyms

playing, playacting, performing

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