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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Beverley Holt, deputy manager of Cartref Dyfi care home in Machynlleth, said they have changed the menu and activities in preparation for the heat.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

According to a review of government records and two people with knowledge of the department’s activities, State Department officials have made little or no effort to spend from those pots.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

"Patients that have tried a lot of other treatments and haven't had pain relief are happy to get back to their normal activities."

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

But having opposed depression-era restrictions on bank activities since his days on the board of J.P.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 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