Act and Jest

Act

Act verb - To present a portrayal or performance of.

Jest and act are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jest" instead a verb "Act".

Nearby Words: acting, acted

Jest

Jest verb - Act in a funny or teasing way.

Act and jest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Act" instead a verb "Jest".

Nearby Words: jesting, jested, jester, jestingly

How words are described

good good act good jest
innocent innocent act innocent jest
next next act next jest
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