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Action

/ˈækʃn/
Action refers to something that is done, performed, or occurs as a result of deliberate intention or during a scenario.

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Examples:

I love movies with a lot of action.She took quick action to stop the leak.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English accioun, borrowed from Anglo-French accion, from Latin actiōn-, actio, from agere meaning to do, perform.

Usage Statistics:

200 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
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