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 wartime activities are a product of federal law, Fluor’s argument went, defense contractors are immune from state claims like negligence.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

The building is still used by the Tandragee Veterans Support Centre for veterans' activities.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Of course, this will require you to allocate more money toward social activities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Under the latest agreement, the government said the company must now halt all activities that produce radioactive waste within five years of its renewed operating licence.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

It is likely that Hans never intended to involve Sophie in the White Rose resistance activities, but once she found out, he could not dissuade her.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti