Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tɪd aʊt/
verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence. In this case, 'acted out' is a verb phrase meaning to perform or portray something through actions.
A1 The children acted out their favorite scenes from the movie.
A2 She acted out her emotions through dance.
B1 The actors acted out the play flawlessly on stage.
B2 The suspect acted out the crime in front of the police.
C1 The therapist encouraged the patient to act out their feelings during the session.
C2 The director wanted the actors to fully immerse themselves in their characters and act out every scene with passion.
adverb A word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb. In this case, 'out' is an adverb that indicates the completion or conclusion of the action of acting.
preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'out' is a preposition that indicates the direction or extent of the action of acting.
A1 The children acted out a story using puppets.
A2 She acted out her favorite scene from the movie for her friends.
B1 The students acted out a play in drama class.
B2 The actors acted out a scene of intense emotion on stage.
C1 The protesters acted out their frustration by blocking the entrance to the building.
C2 The therapy session involved acting out past traumas to work through them.
formal The actors in the play acted out the scene with precision and emotion.
informal The kids were bored so they acted out their favorite movie scene.
slang She totally acted out when she found out she didn't get the job.
figurative His anger was so intense that it felt like a storm was being acted out in the room.
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