WordHive Learning Dictionary

Action

noun

Action means something you do.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Action mean?

Action means something you do.

Dictionary definition

Something that is done; a step taken to achieve a result.

Example sentences

Action in a sentence

easy

Taking action fixed the problem quickly.

medium

Our action plan listed three clear steps.

hard

In writing, action words make ideas more direct and vivid.

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What does action mean?

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Action

Voice settings
Sounds like

ak · shun · strongest beat: ak

Synonyms

Words like Action

stepUse for one move in a process.
moveUse for a specific act taken toward a goal.
Antonyms

Opposite words

inactionUse when nothing is done.
delayUse when action is postponed.
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Word family

Action word family

Base word

action

adjective

active

Doing action instead of waiting.

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