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action

/ˈækʃən/
ac · tion /ˈæk · ʃən/
English Definition
n. the process of doing something to achieve an aim
中文释义
行动,动作
Significado en Español
acción, acto
한국어 뜻
행동, 조치
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hành động, hoạt động
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Example Sentence

The team took action to fix the problem.

团队采取行动解决了这个问题。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “action”:

  1. A thought
  2. B plan
  3. C idea
  4. D deed
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D — deed. “action” means n. the process of doing something to achieve an aim

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The brave hero sprang into ______ to save the drowning child.

  1. A silence
  2. B stillness
  3. C slumber
  4. D action
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D — action. “action” means n. the process of doing something to achieve an aim

Common questions about “action”

What does “action” mean?

action — n. the process of doing something to achieve an aim. In Chinese: 行动,动作.

How do you pronounce “action”?

action is pronounced /ˈækʃən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ac · tion.

How do you use “action” in a sentence?

The team took action to fix the problem. (团队采取行动解决了这个问题。)

What are synonyms for “action”?

activity, movement, deed — all close in meaning to action (n. the process of doing something to achieve an aim).

Is “action” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. action appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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