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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Because of the scale of the planned celebrations, the foundation created a limited liability company, “Freedom 250,” to “execute events, activities, and celebrations in or around national parks,” according to the Freedom 250 website.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

William Ward runs an adult reading group through Dungannon Library and said there was a "certain degree of angst that the library was going to be closed for regular activities".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

There has also been a noticeable decline in the number of childhood injuries from other outdoor activities such as skateboarding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Mistral's defence activities account for between 10 and 15 percent of revenue, with active contracts for the French, Singaporean and Luxembourg armed forces.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Camp activities included séances, hymn singing, boating, archery, and picnics.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock