action

The word "action" is often used to talk about a person who is involved in doing something for a particular purpose. Action is a form of movement, or it’s a thing that a person does.

• He’s a man of action. (He likes to do thing and get things done.)
• She’s someone who likes to take action. (She likes to get things accomplished.)
• Our company took action when it realized it was in trouble.
• If you are upset about something, you should take some form of action rather than just complain about it.
• A lawsuit against the government or a person is a way to take action.
• Legal actions are sometimes necessary in order to solve problems.
• A political speech can be a call to action.
• Action movies that feature explosions, car chases, and fighting are very popular.
• Action figures are toys that are popular among children.
• Verbs of action are used to describe what a person does.
• Actions speak louder than words. (This is an expression.)

Basketball is a game with a lot of fast-paced action.

The word "action" is similar to the word "act."

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August 1, 2017