acting
word · lemma: act
Definition
Acting is the work or skill of performing a character in a play, movie, or TV show. It can also describe behavior that seems fake or theatrical in everyday life.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a noun for performance in entertainment: 'good acting', 'acting classes', 'acting career'. In everyday speech, 'That's just acting' can mean someone is pretending or being fake. Don't confuse it with 'acting' as an adjective in phrases like 'acting manager', which means temporary.
Example Sentences
He wants to study acting in college.
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Her acting in the movie was very good.
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Stop the acting and tell me the truth.
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The plot was weak, but the acting totally saved the film.
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You can tell she has real acting talent.
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Honestly, all that crying felt more like acting than real emotion.
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