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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Zimbabwe also exports to around 60 other markets, Matsvaire said, confirming plans for US tobacco giant Philip Morris International to resume activities in the country after several decades.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The Californian remains healthy, but is also being asked to limit activities with others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Diamantas had served as the agency’s deputy commissioner of food, in charge of nutrition and food safety activities, according to the FDA’s website.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Instead, a smaller programme of community events, workshops and family activities will be held while planning continues for a possible return in 2027.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Such age-old activities include tickling, wiggling, bouncing, and finger playing.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin