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How to pronounce activities

nounB1Very common word
aakTIHvihdeez

/ækˈtʰɪ.vɪ.ɾiz/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Form of activity

Things that people do for work, study, exercise, or pleasure.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Things that people do for work, study, exercise, or pleasure.

The hotel offers activities for children.

We planned several outdoor activities for Saturday.

plural noun

Actions or operations happening in a place, organization, or field.

Business activities slowed during the holiday.

The police are investigating suspected criminal activities.

Related words & forms

The plural is activities: change y to ies.