activity
An activity is something that you do for enjoyment, work, or a specific purpose. It often involves physical movement or mental effort and can be done alone or with others.
Examples
3 of 5Walking the dog is my favorite daily activity.
Walking the dog is my favorite daily activity.
The committee has organized a series of outdoor activities for the youth.
The committee has organized a series of outdoor activities for the youth.
What kind of activity are we doing this weekend?
What kind of activity are we doing this weekend?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of an ACTor who is always in ACTivity on a stage; they are always doing something!
Quick Quiz
Swimming is a very healthy physical ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: activity
Examples
Walking the dog is my favorite daily activity.
everydayWalking the dog is my favorite daily activity.
The committee has organized a series of outdoor activities for the youth.
formalThe committee has organized a series of outdoor activities for the youth.
What kind of activity are we doing this weekend?
informalWhat kind of activity are we doing this weekend?
The researchers observed a high level of neural activity during the experiment.
academicThe researchers observed a high level of neural activity during the experiment.
We need to monitor our competitors' marketing activity closely.
businessWe need to monitor our competitors' marketing activity closely.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
activity center
activity center
social activity
social activity
extracurricular activities
extracurricular activities
Often Confused With
'Action' usually refers to the process of doing something or a single act, while 'activity' refers to a specific task, hobby, or a state of being busy.
Usage Notes
Use 'activity' when referring to a specific task or hobby, especially those done for fun or education. It can also describe the general state of things happening in a place.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the word 'action' when they should use 'activity', such as saying 'outdoor actions' instead of 'outdoor activities'.
Memory Tip
Think of an ACTor who is always in ACTivity on a stage; they are always doing something!
Word Origin
From the Latin 'activitas', which comes from 'actus', meaning 'a doing' or 'a driving'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, 'extracurricular activities' are highly valued for students to build a well-rounded resume for college.
Quick Quiz
Swimming is a very healthy physical ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: activity
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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