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Meaning of the word action in English

What does action mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

action

US /ˈæk.ʃən/
UK /ˈæk.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim

Example:
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The government must take action to reduce crime.
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His words were followed by immediate action.
Synonym:
deed act activity operation movement
2.

a series of events in a story or drama

Example:
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The movie is full of exciting action scenes.
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The play has a lot of dramatic action.
Synonym:
plot storyline narrative events
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