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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 go
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

entertainment, amusement go
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

show
the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

noun.act

14 Subcategories

carnival, fair, funfair go
a traveling show
dog show go
a competitive exhibition of dogs
horseshow go
a competitive exhibition of horses
raree-show go
a street show
circus go
a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
cabaret, floorshow, floor show go
a series of acts at a night club
ice show go
any entertainment performed by ice skaters
interlude, intermezzo, entr'acte go
a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance
display, exhibit, showing go
something shown to the public
presentation, presentment, demonstration go
a show or display
demonstration go
a show of military force or preparedness
road show go
a show on tour
sideshow go
a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus)
Wild West Show, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show go
a spectacular show organized in 1883 by William F. Cody that featured horseback riding and marksmanship on a large scale