Learn the word 'After': Practical A2 Adverb for Fluent English Conversations

Word Info

Word: Act

Level: A2

Pronunciation: ækt

Meaning: To do something or behave in a certain way

Video Script

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to "Hello Word!", the podcast where we explore new words in English to help you build a stronger vocabulary. I’m Alex, and today, we’re diving into the word act. Now, act is a verb that means "to do something or behave in a certain way." It’s one of those versatile words that can apply to many different situations, so let’s break down how to use it confidently in your conversations. When you act, you’re doing something, often in response to a situation, or making a choice to behave in a specific way. Imagine you’re at a busy intersection, and you see someone drop their wallet. You could act by picking it up and returning it. Here, your decision to help out is a perfect example of acting. There are a few synonyms for act that can be useful to know. One similar word is perform. For example, if you’re in a play, you might perform on stage, which means you’re acting in a role. Another synonym is behave. If a teacher tells you to behave in class, they mean you should act in a polite way. Respond is another synonym, which we might use if you’re reacting to a situation. For instance, if there’s an emergency, you would need to act quickly or respond right away. On the other side, let’s look at a couple of antonyms. One antonym for act is ignore. If you ignore something, you’re choosing not to act on it at all. For example, if you see an email but decide not to answer it, you’re choosing to ignore it instead of acting on it. Another antonym could be refrain, which means you choose not to act or to hold back from doing something. For instance, if you want to say something but decide to refrain, you’re choosing not to act on your thoughts. Now, let’s look at some examples of how act is used in everyday conversations. You might say, "I decided to act on my instincts and take the job offer." Or maybe you’re encouraging a friend, "Don’t just think about it; act and make it happen!" Here’s another example: "When we saw the stray dog, we had to act quickly to help it." To sum up, act means to do something or to behave in a certain way. It can be used when we make decisions, respond to situations, or even in a creative setting, like acting in a movie or a play. It has synonyms like perform, behave, and respond, and opposites like ignore and refrain. I hope this word gives you some new ways to express yourself in English. Thanks so much for joining me today on "Hello Word!" If you’re enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review it helps others find the show. And here’s a little challenge for you: try making a sentence using act and share it in the comments. I can’t wait to see how you use today’s word. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time!

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