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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On Thursday, the LA84 Foundation sponsored its eighth Play Equity Summit, which is designed to find solutions to the challenges of access to youth sports activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Families are now shelling out more than $40 billion every year on children’s sports activities, according to Aspen Institute research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

No scheduled sports activities at outdoor facilities will go ahead on Saturday.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

"This might have to do with the extent that children really immerse parents in sports cultures, as they take their kids to soccer practices or other sports activities," Knoester said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

I couldn’t wait to try competing outside of our school meets, but I didn’t take for granted that my parents had to pay for all of my sports activities.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad