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have one's act together

act
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [akt]
    • /hæv wʌnz ækt təˈgɛð ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [akt]
    • /hæv wʌnz ækt təˈgɛð ər/

Definitions of have one's act together words

  • noun have one's act together anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance: a heroic act. 1
  • noun have one's act together the process of doing: caught in the act. 1
  • noun have one's act together a formal decision, law, or the like, by a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority; decree or edict; statute; judgment, resolve, or award: an act of Congress. 1
  • noun have one's act together an instrument or document stating something done or transacted. 1
  • noun have one's act together one of the main divisions of a play or opera: the second act of Hamlet. 1
  • noun have one's act together a short performance by one or more entertainers, usually part of a variety show or radio or television program. 1
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Origin of have one's act together

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English act(e) (< Middle French) < Latin ācta, plural of āctum something done, noun use of past participle of agere to do (āg- past participle stem + -tum neuter past participle suffix); and directly < Latin āctus a doing (āg- + -tus suffix of v. action)

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Parts of speech for Have one's act together

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Have one's act together

have one's act together popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for have one's act together

adj have one's act together

  • self-assured — self-confident.
  • levelheaded — having common sense and sound judgment; sensible.
  • serene — calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: a serene landscape; serene old age.
  • easygoing — going easily, as a horse.
  • relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
All 35 Synonyms of have one's act together

Antonyms for have one's act together

adj have one's act together

  • nervous — highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.
  • upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
  • agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • worried — having or characterized by worry; concerned; anxious: Their worried parents called the police.
  • angered — a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire.
All 9 Antonyms of have one's act together

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