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Etymology

Rhymes with Action

  • abbreviation
  • abdication
  • abduction
  • abduction
  • aberration
  • abolition
  • abomination
  • abortion
  • abrogation
  • absolution
  • absorption
  • absorption
  • abstraction
  • acceleration
  • accession
  • acclamation
  • acclimation
  • accommodation
  • accreditation
  • accretion

How do you pronounce action?

Pronounce action as ˈækʃən.

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Sentences with action


1. Noun, singular or mass
The best way to do this is through action.

3. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the state of being active.

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings).

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism.

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the trait of being active and energetic and forceful.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the series of events that form a plot.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] an act by a government body or supranational organization.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))