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activity

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/ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ · ac-tiv-i-ty

The state of being active; a specific deed, action, or pursuit.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being active; a specific deed, action, or pursuit.

سرگرمی کا حالت؛ ایک مخصوص عمل یا سرگرمی۔

سرگرمی

sargarmi

Formal: سرگرمی

Synonyms

actiondeedperformanceعملکارفعالی

Antonyms

inactivitystagnationidlenessبے عملیمُردگیکاہلی

Common Collocations

  • daily activity
  • physical activity
  • social activity

Example Sentences

Reading is a beneficial activity for improving language skills.

پڑھنا زبان کی مہارتوں کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے ایک مفید سرگرمی ہے۔

Parhna zuban ki maharaton ko behtar bananay ke liye aik mufeed sargarmi hai.

The group organized several activities to promote community engagement.

گروپ نے کمیونٹی کی شمولیت کو بڑھانے کے لیے کئی سرگرمیاں منعقد کیں۔

Group ne community ki shمولیت ko barhane ke liye kai sargarmiyan manqad keen.

Exercise is an important activity for maintaining health.

ورزش صحت کو برقرار رکھنے کے لیے ایک اہم سرگرمی ہے۔

Warzish sehat ko barqarar rakhne ke liye aik ahem sargarmi hai.

Easily Confused With

activity vs. productivity:Activity refers to the action or task being performed, while productivity measures how efficiently those actions lead to output.

Word Family

active
adjectiveفعال
activate
verbچالو کرنا
actor
nounاداکار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'activity' as anything that keeps you moving or doing something.

Imagine a busy park filled with people jogging, playing, and enjoying various activities.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

زندگی میں بیداری ہو جب، ہر قدم پہ خوشبو کے اثر ہوں۔

Zindagi mein bedari ho jab, har qadam pe khushbu ke asar hon.

When there’s awakening in life, every step has the fragrance of effects.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں کوشش ہے، وہاں کامیابی ہے۔

Jahan koshish hai, wahan kamiyabi hai.

Where there is effort, there is success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "activitas" — the quality of being active

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Latin 'activitas', which means the quality of being active, to its current use in English.