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 | Subject: Sonynyms: Action, move, act, gesture, deed, feat  Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:12 am | |
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Action: a thing that sb does. (ie): Her quick action saved the child.
Move: (used especially in journalism) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth. (ie): They're waiting the result of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.
Act: a thing that sb does. (ie): an act of kindness.
Action or Act?
These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. Action isn't usually used with of but often used with his, etc. (ie): a heroic act of bravery (right), a heroic action of bravery (wrong). (ie): this heroic action/act during the war. Action often combines with take but act does not. (ie): We shall take whatever acts are necessary.
Gesture: a thing that you do or say to show a particular feeling or intention. (ie): They sent some flowers as a gesture of sympathy.
Deed: (formal, literary) a thing that sb does that is usually very good or very bad. (ie): heroic/evil deeds.
Feat: (approving) an action or piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage. (ie): The tunnel is a brilliant feat of engineering.
Patterns and Collocations
A(n) act/gesture/feat of sth.
To perform a(n) action/act/deed/feat.
To make a move/gesture.
A heroic/brve/daring action/move/act/gestre/deed/feat.
A kind/charitable/generous action/act/gesture deed.
A(n) evil/terrible action/act/deed.
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