Measure - Step - Act - Move
These are all words for a thing that sb does.
Action a thing that sb does: Her quick action saved the child’s life.
Measure an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim: Tougher measures against racism are needed.
Step one of a series of thing that you do in order to achieve sth: This was a first step towards a united Europe.
Act a thing that sb does: an act of kindness.
Move (used especially in journalism) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth: They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.
Action or Act?
These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc.: A heroic act of bravery. | A heroic action of bravery. | His heroic actions/acts during the war. Action often combines with take but act does not: We shall take whatever acts are necessary.
Patterns
*To take action/measures/steps
*To make a step/move
*A heroic/brave/daring action/step/act/move
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