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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Act = action

Is 'act' for short of 'action'?
  

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"act" is not perceived as an abbreviated version of "action", if that's what you mean. They are two distinct words (albeit etymologically related and with overlapping meanings).

— Mr Wordy

  • "act" is not perceived as an abbreviated version of "action", if that's what you mean.
  • They are two distinct words (albeit etymologically related and with overlapping meanings).
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"act" is not perceived as an abbreviated version of "action", if that's what you mean. They are two distinct words (albeit etymologically related and with overlapping meanings).
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