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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

psychological feature go
a feature of the mental life of a living organism

event go
something that happens at a given place and time

act, deed, human action, human activity go
something that people do or cause to happen

activity go
any specific behavior

diversion, recreation
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

noun.act

17 Subcategories

trick, antic, joke, prank, caper, put-on go
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
bathing go
immersing the body in water or sunshine
celebration, festivity go
any joyous diversion
saltation, dancing, dance, terpsichore go
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
entertainment, amusement go
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
escapade, lark go
any carefree episode
escape, escapism go
an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
eurythmy, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurhythmics go
the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions
fun, merriment, playfulness go
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
play, gambling, gaming go
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
game go
an amusement or pastime
joke, jest, jocularity go
activity characterized by good humor
nightlife, night life go
the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.)
pursuit, pastime, interest go
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
play, child's play go
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
play, caper, frolic, romp, gambol go
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
sport, athletics go
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition