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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Undaunted by the duke’s decision to have many of his papers burned, she has unearthed his often-secret political activities with forensic skill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"For non-state forms of management, the list of prohibited activities will be limited so that their scope of operations is as broad as possible," the president said.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Areas of the services sector that were particularly hard hit included arts and entertainment, sports activities and amusement and recreation activities.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

While the life-extending benefits of aerobic exercise are well established, the impact of muscle-strengthening activities on overall mortality and specific causes of death has been less clear.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

I’m really looking forward to my meeting tomorrow with the activities director at Mrs. Gilbert’s seniors’ apartment complex.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein