Standard Synonyms
Occurrence
Event
Happening
Circumstance
Occurrence
Proceeding
Slang Synonyms
Activity
Bustle
Ado
Commotion
Confusion
Convulsion
Decrease
Hullabaloo
Interest
Life
Motion
Stir
Academic Synonyms
Activity
Undertaking
Labor
Task
Work
Feat
Exploit
Maneuver
Move
Old English Synonyms
Regional Synonyms
Industry-specific Synonyms
Aloud
Behavior
Enactment
Footwork
Gesture
In operation
Interaction
Movement
Proceeding
Steps
Antonyms
Meaning
The process or state of acting or of exerting power; operation: The machine is not in action now.
Definition
action (noun)
1 a : the process or state of acting or of exerting power : behavior
b : manner of conducting oneself : bearing
c : a consecutive series of physical movements
2 a : something that is done : deed
b : the result of a calculation
3 : a process or variety of processes occurring in a tissue or organ
4 a : button
b : the operating part of a mechanical device
5 : a judicial or official proceeding
6 a : a formal motion by a party to a legal proceeding
b : an application to a court or judge for an order or writ
7 : a proletarian revolution or insurrection
8 :
Example Sentences
The action was brought by the injured party’s estate.
The suit was filed in district court seeking damages for personal injuries suffered in a car accident caused by the defendant’s negligence.
The complaint alleges that on or about December 5, 2020, the defendant wrongfully and negligently collided with the plaintiff’s vehicle.
As a result of the accident, the plaintiff suffered personal injuries, including but not limited to, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, and loss of earnings.
The action is brought pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure.