activities

[ak-tiv-i-teez] / ækˈtɪv ɪ tiz /

NOUN

state of being active

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action enterprise exercise life movement

STRONG

activeness animation bustle exertion hustle labor liveliness motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation idleness inaction inactivity stoppage

STRONG

laziness

WEAK

hate immobility indolence inertia sluggishness

NOUN

special interest or pursuit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act endeavor enterprise job project scheme task venture work

STRONG

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fun idleness inactivity unemployment

STRONG

profession vocation

WEAK

hate immobility indolence inertia laziness sluggishness

Example Sentences

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These laws limited competition with church attendance by reducing alternative activities.

From Science Daily

The analysis indicated that adult world-class performers did a range of activities when younger—with fewer practice hours in their specific discipline but more time in other activities.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I would attribute the stock’s abnormal move to market-speculation activities, potentially related to the options market,” he said in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch

Hiking or skiing together - activities the pair enjoy - were no longer possible, the crown prince added.

From BBC

In addition to Bonner’s departure, former Civilian Oversight Commission chairman Sean Kennedy stepped down from the body in February in response to what he described as improper county interference in the commission’s activities.

From Los Angeles Times