action

Meanings

• verb

  The doing of something, typically a task or an activity.

• A move or act, especially one considered as a part of a sequence or series.

• noun

  The state of being active or in operation.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæk.ʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1227724"

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Synonyms

deed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with action
action , reaction , relation , station

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Variants

List of all variants of action that leads to same result
action , actions , action figure , action figures , action painter , action painting , action paintings , action potential , action potentials , action-packed , action replay , action verb , affirmative action , affirmative actions , bolt-action , cause of action

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

actions, acted, acting, acts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From old French 'acion', from Latin 'actio', from 'agere' to drive, act.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'action' comes from the Latin word 'actio', which means 'a driving, a setting in motion'.

2. In sports, an 'action replay' is a video replay of a significant moment in a game.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reaction: The response to an action or stimulus.

2. Behavior: The way an organism or a person acts in response to various situations.

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Culture

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Action has been used extensively in literature, art, and philosophy. In literature, the concept of action is often used to describe the events that drive a story forward. In art, the term 'action painting' refers to a style of painting in which the artist applies paint in large, bold strokes, often flicking or dripping it onto the canvas. In philosophy, the concept of action is closely related to the concept of free will.

How to Memorize "action"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine performing the action, such as lifting a weight or completing a task. Visualize the steps involved and the end result.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the action with a strong image or memory to help remember it. For example, you might associate the action 'run' with the image of a cheetah running.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic to help remember the meaning of the action. For example, you might use the mnemonic 'A Can Of Tuna' to remember the meaning of the action 'act': A-ct, C-an, T-una

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