action

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Action is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

Pronunciation

IPA ^(key): /ˈæk.ʃən/
SAMPA: /"{kS@n/
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Noun

Singular
action

Plural
actions

(countable & uncountable) An action is something that you do, or something that happens, especially with motion.
- Synonyms: act, motion and movement
- Antonyms: inaction and stillness
At 3am, just west of the building, the plan was put into action.

There was a huge difference between my thoughts and my actions.

What they did was clearly wrong, but their actions were understandable.

The Health Authority is preparing to take legal action against the restaurants that fail to follow the regulations.

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