activity
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1.1
- noun
- /ækˈtɪvɪti/
:
actividad
- We are cut off from activity, from striving, from progress.
- physical activity
- activity levels
- increased activity
There was so much activity that market's gone.
- There was so much activity that market's gone.
- And when that tension ends, the, the, the activity of the mind ceases.
- We're seeing a pretty big uptick in activity since the Fed cut rates.
- This is the ebb and flow of human activity on a global basis.
- And if it is, how long will this period of increased activity last?
- And it basically shows us three things, good activity, too little or too much.
Examples
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That mood boost that I got from physical activity was so powerful.
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What is your favorite activity fitness wise to do and why?
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You begin to feel the activity in your brain.
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Yes, the climate is changing and human activity contributes to that change.
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If students are engaged in challenging activities that interest them, they can learn anything.
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So, looks like there's gonna be a lot of activity today.
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The research examining motivation for physical activity is growing but still in its infancy.
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The most common barriers to student success and engagement in the activity result from technological glitches.
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The students were responsible for the cost of any activity-related materials not included in the original backpack.
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Engaging in regular physical activity can improve your overall health and well-being.
Synonyms
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1.3
Doing things to get results
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1.0
Physical or mental strength that helps you stay active
544
1.4
Movement or change in position
4
3.0
The state of having many things to do
1
3.5
A quick, lively way of moving or speaking
A quality of taking part with energy and interest
A state of being full of energy and strength
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
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2.7
An activity at school that is not part of lessons, like sports or clubs
- NSFW
31
3.0
Physical acts between people, like touching or having sex, that give pleasure
- Specialized
5
3.4
Actions done to run a company, like buying, selling or providing services
- Specialized
1
3.9
Actions to collect and study information about threats for military or security services
- Informal
1
4.1
A busy time when many things happen quickly and in a confused way
A former U.S. intelligence agency that did advanced computer research
- Specialized
Action that makes small particles or cells stick together into clumps in a liquid
A US Marine Corps unit that gathers and gives information for Marine missions worldwide
Sexual activities people do outside school, often social or romantic
How Active
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Activity comes from the root act meaning 'to do' or 'move'. So activity describes the state of being active or energetic — when people or places are full of movement.