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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At the same time, sectors such as education and health, as well as financial activities and information, continued to grow.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lower environmental standards in China around its mining and processing activities has helped it to keep costs lower than competitors.

From BBC

“Early learning activities in the home, the complexity of language that families use, the quality of pre-K — all these drive a huge difference in the pace of the child’s development,” Fuller said.

From Los Angeles Times

Growth was partly driven by the integration of AXA Investment Managers in its insurance and protection services division, the continued recovery of its retail operations and strength in its investment banking activities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another message showed Attia expressing dismay that he could not discuss Epstein’s activities.

From Los Angeles Times