Act as and Function

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Act as verb - Function as or act like.

Usage example: This heap of stones will act as a barrier

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

Function verb - To have a certain purpose.

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Act as and function are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Act as" instead a verb "Function".

This is a classic shtick of Batman's Penguin who would have special umbrellas that either were designed to be strong enough to act as a parachute, or have a helicopter function instead.

Source: Parasol Parachute
The Hinman in The Twelve Kingdoms act as Translator Microbes as a secondary function (their primary giving the owner kick ass martial art skills).

Source: Translator Microbes
Also, the hand's only function is to look more human, and act as a cover for the cannon.

Source: Artificial Limbs

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