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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Once they are symptom-free, they go through a range of activities from light physical activity to full-contact practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Everything from eating out to kids’ extracurricular activities has been warped by the wealthy’s ability to spend regardless of the price, said Brian Eder, managing partner and private wealth advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

While the life-extending benefits of aerobic exercise are well established, the impact of muscle-strengthening activities on overall mortality and specific causes of death has been less clear.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Undaunted by the duke’s decision to have many of his papers burned, she has unearthed his often-secret political activities with forensic skill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Attention and perseverance behaviors of preschool children enrolled in Suzuki violin lessons and other activities.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin