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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Since many high school-age players can’t drive, a parent has to accept the responsibility of toting them back and forth to team activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Younger travelers increasingly want customized experiences, local guides, social interaction, and activities that can be shared online.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

That, according to the MOU, depends on reaching a broader deal on Iran’s nuclear activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Now, two centuries later, the State of Texas has opened a dedicated new office just up the road to "grow international trade and tourism and support activities that are key to the economy".

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The activities are organized by age group and by the dates throughout the summer.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day