activities

[ak-tiv-i-teez] / ækˈtɪv ɪ tiz /

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state of being active n.
special interest or pursuit n.

NOUN

state of being active

Synonyms

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action enterprise exercise life movement

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activeness animation bustle exertion hustle labor liveliness motion

Antonyms

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cessation idleness inaction inactivity stoppage

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laziness

WEAK

hate immobility indolence inertia sluggishness

NOUN

special interest or pursuit

Synonyms

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act endeavor enterprise job project scheme task venture work

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avocation bag ballgame bit deed entertainment game hobby labor occupation pastime racket scene stunt trip undertaking zoo

Antonyms

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fun idleness inactivity unemployment

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profession vocation

WEAK

hate immobility indolence inertia laziness sluggishness

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activities

She said the pandemic created conditions for increased interest in activities like collecting.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

The World Meteorological Organization has called for more scientific research, pointing to a "rise in demand for these activities ... due to the frequency of droughts".

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Presidents rightly expect more security than the rest of us, but that typically comes with greater scrutiny of their locations and activities too.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

They have access to the mission’s dining, recreation and health facilities but are not required to participate in religious activities, President and Chief Executive Mark Hood said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Please see The Shape of a Melodyl0 for children's activities covering melodic contour.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones