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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But introducing new activities to their routine isn't always easy, he admits, particularly when everyone is tired after work or school.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Spending for diabetes drug Farxiga—for which the U.S. last week approved the first generic versions—has probably been shifted to support pre-launch activities for baxdrostat, UBS says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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

The JOC said they plan to repeat their monitoring activities at their home Asian Games, which are being held in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area on September 19-October 4.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

In the activities below there are no correct or incorrect musical utterances.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin