acting

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Synonyms: aching, actin, anting, acing, actino, actin-, atting, actins, ating, actin g

Antonyms: aching, actin, anting, acing, actino, actin-, atting, actins, ating, actin g

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Adjective

1. {{1|temporarily}} [[assume|assuming]] the [[duty|duties]] or [[authority]] of another person when they are unable to do their job.

Verb

1. {{infl of|en|act||ing-form}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable|now|rare}} An [[action]] or [[deed]].
2. {{lb|en|countable|legal}} Something done by a [[party]]—so called to avoid confusion with the legal senses of {{m|en|deed}} and {{m|en|action}}.
3. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[pretending|Pretending]].
4. {{lb|en|uncountable|drama}} The occupation of an [[actor]].

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