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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If life exists on another world but remains undetected, policymakers could approve mining or other activities that unintentionally destroy it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

I love fishing, but all activities on the sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"Accounts that are openly breaking the law should be closed, and investigations into the criminal activities behind them should be launched."

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

There is no centralised database for free sports activities, but lots of campaigns are designed to get people moving to help their physical and mental health.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

“The lived body—object and subject in research of music activities with preschool children.”

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin