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elementary
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adjective
(= simple, uncomplicated)
easy and not involved or complicated
an elementary problem in statistics
elementary, my dear Watson
a simple game
found an uncomplicated solution to the problem
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adjective
of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
the elementary grades
elementary teachers
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adjective
of or being the essential or basic part
an elementary need for love and nurturing
act
Verb
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& If you act in some way, you do something that makes people think you are that way.
When he must do something, he acts quickly.
Don't do anything strange. Just act normal.
She acted the fool when she saw him.
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If you act, you perform in a film or a play.
Daniel Radcliffe acts in the Harry Potter films.
act
Noun
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Something done, a deed.
Going into the house on fire to help a child was a brave act.
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An act is a law made by the government.
The UK's Freedom of Information Act was passed in 2004. It lets people ask questions of the government.
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An act is when you do something to make people believe something other than the truth.
Susan seems nice, but it's all an act.
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An act is a part of a play, opera, ballet, musical, film, or other theatrical piece. An act is sometimes divided into scenes.
The curtain comes down at the end of each act.