Acting meaning

What does “acting” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“acting” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the performance of a part or role in a drama.

acting

noun

  1. the performance of a part or role in a drama

adjective

  1. serving temporarily especially as a substitute

    “the acting president”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University