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acting

Pronunciation: [/ˈæk.tɪŋ/]

Word

Learn how to use acting in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) the profession or activity of performing in plays, movies, or television shows. People who act pretend to be someone else for entertainment.

Example

She has been studying acting for years and dreams of becoming a famous actress.

Example

He has no interest in acting and prefers to work behind the scenes.

Example

Have you ever thought about trying acting in a school play?

Context: “behavior”

(noun) the way someone behaves or the way they act in a particular situation. It's like how you behave when you're pretending to be happy even if you're not.

Example

His calm acting helped everyone stay calm during the emergency.

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Her angry acting made everyone think she was upset when she wasn't.

Example

How should you change your acting when you're meeting someone new?

Context: “pretending”

(noun) the act of pretending to be someone else or to have feelings that you don't really have. Pretending to be excited about a gift you don't like is an example of acting.

Example

His acting like he was afraid of the dark made his little sister feel safe.

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Her acting that she enjoyed the meal when she actually didn't fooled no one.

Example

Why do some people enjoy acting in school plays?

Context: “behavior”

(verb) the act of performing a role or portraying a character, usually in a play, movie, or television show. It's like pretending to be someone else for entertainment.

Example

She is currently acting in a new Broadway production.

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He refuses to act in horror movies because he doesn't like scary scenes.

Example

Who will be acting as the main character in the school play?

How to pronounce acting

Pronunciation: [/ˈæk.tɪŋ/]

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