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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Oppenheimer said investment banks trade at historically high multiples and trading activities pose a greater risk than traditional lending.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Officials accused her in the letter of violating the university’s time, place and manner policy, which sets rules on free speech activities on campus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

If life exists on another world but remains undetected, policymakers could approve mining or other activities that unintentionally destroy it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

I love fishing, but all activities on the sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Such age-old activities include tickling, wiggling, bouncing, and finger playing.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin