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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“Those are the kinds of activities that have been seen to link to transmission in past outbreaks.”

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Muscle-building activities do not necessarily require expensive gym equipment or intense workouts.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Anand pointed at areas such as tackling Russian activities in the Arctic as important for NATO's focus -- and a region where her country has a major role to play.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Still, Reza said he continued to climb Dukono "almost every month" because, he claimed, "in Indonesia, level two mountains like Rinjani still allow hiking activities".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Using music activities and songs helps to greatly increase independent performance and reduce anxiety.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin