actions
Meaning of actions
plural noun
- the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
ending child labour will require action on many levels
strike action was threatened
- a thing done; an act.
she frequently questioned his actions
- the way in which something works or moves.
the weapon has a smooth action
- armed conflict.
servicemen listed as missing in action during the war
- legal proceedings; a lawsuit.
a civil action for damages
- take action on; deal with.
your request will be actioned
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n- ), from agere ‘do, act’.
Information about actions
- The singular form of actions is: action.
- Languages in which actions is used:
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Hyphenation of actions
ac-tions
- It consists of 2 syllables and 7 chars.
- actions is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
actions synonyms
Meaning a measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing:
Meaning a plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose:
Meaning the condition in which things are happening or being done:
Meaning an act of moving:
Meaning the operative part of a clock or other machine:
Meaning the action of doing work:
Meaning a vigorous or determined attempt:
Meaning physical or mental effort:
Meaning the action of functioning or the fact of being active or in effect:
Meaning a thing done; a deed:
Meaning a change of place, position, or state:
Meaning act in response to something; respond in a particular way:
Meaning an action that is performed intentionally or consciously:
Meaning an action performed to convey a feeling or intention:
Meaning a formal pledge or promise to do something:
Meaning a bold or daring feat:
Meaning a thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage:
Meaning something that has been achieved successfully:
Meaning a risky or daring journey or undertaking:
Meaning a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one:
Meaning an enterprise or undertaking:
Meaning something that one has made or done:
Meaning the activities in which a particular person engages:
Meaning the action or process of bringing something into existence:
Meaning an act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment:
Meaning the manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation:
Meaning something done, felt, or thought in response to a situation or event:
Meaning a verbal or written answer:
Meaning the action of fighting; violence or conflict:
Meaning acts of warfare:
Meaning a sustained fight between large organized armed forces:
Meaning a prolonged armed struggle:
Meaning fighting between armed forces:
Meaning engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict:
Meaning a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country:
Meaning the killing or wounding of people, typically on a large scale during a conflict:
Meaning a fight or battle between armed forces:
Meaning a violent confrontation:
Meaning an unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something:
Meaning a hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties:
Meaning an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets:
Meaning an instance of group fighting in a public place that disturbs the peace:
Meaning a claim or dispute brought to a law court for adjudication:
Meaning a lawsuit:
Meaning a legal action, especially one to be decided in a court of law:
Meaning an individual's case offered at law:
Meaning the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge:
Meaning the process of taking legal action:
Meaning action taken in a court to settle a dispute:
Anagrams of actions
Words that rhyme with actions
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