Acting
/ˈæktɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe art or occupation of performing roles in plays, films, or other performances.
/ˈæktɪŋ/
The performance of a role in a play, film, etc.
The acting in that movie was superb.
💡 Simply: Pretending to be someone else in a play or movie.
More Examples
He's a talented young actor, his acting is impressive.
How It's Used
"Her acting in the play was captivating."
"The film's success depended heavily on the quality of acting."
The way someone behaves or performs an action.
/ˈæktɪŋ/
The process of behaving in a particular way.
His acting strange made everyone worried.
💡 Simply: How someone behaves or performs an action.
More Examples
Her acting casual hid her nervousness.
How It's Used
"His acting was suspicious; I think he was hiding something."
From the present participle of the verb "act", ultimately from the Latin "agere" meaning "to do, drive, act".
The word "acting" has been used in its current sense since the late 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'acting' as 'doing' something on stage or screen.
Word Origin
"to do, drive, act"