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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The State Department has offered a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of their activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Listening to her children and following their ideas for activities has brought its own surprising list of experiences too.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Attendees could also check out who else was single in the audience using the Next Fun Thing’s dating app, which facilitates meeting people IRL at the event company’s activities, from speed dating to kickball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

These two savings activities alone may account for a significant part of a family’s pay — and that is OK.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

My favorite activities, on the other hand, are sitting around in the dark and looking up at the sky.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein