Synonyms for

Action

Noun / ˈækʃʌn / Another word for action — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that a person does or performs.

Synonyms & similar words

activeness litigate execute inactiveness accomplish sue inactivity process inaction fulfill activity fulfil activity deed move performance operation motion working behavior conduct execution feat achievement accomplishment implementation enforcement pursuit undertaking enterprise project venture

Synonyms by register

Formal

activity deed performance execution

Informal

move thing doing stuff

Literary

deed feat exploit

Antonyms

inaction idleness passivity stasis inactivity lethargy

Common collocations

  • take action
  • action plan
  • action movie
  • action item
  • action figure
  • action sequence
  • call to action
  • in action

Word family

noun action
verb act
adjective active
adverb actively

Usage note

While 'action' can refer to any activity, it often implies a purposeful or significant undertaking. Be mindful of context; 'action' as a singular noun is countable, but can also be used in an uncountable sense referring to general activity.

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Example sentences

  1. I saw the action movie last night.
  2. She took action and helped her friend.
  3. The action in the game was intense.
  4. The police took action and arrested the thief.
  5. The superhero's actions saved the city from destruction.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. -Winston Churchill
  • I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. -Stephen Covey

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