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action vs activity

activity vs action

action and activity both are nouns.

action is a verb but activity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
action Yes No Yes No
activity Yes No No No
As nouns, action and activity are synonyms defined as:
  • action and activity: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Other synonyms of action include natural action, natural process.
As nouns, action and activity are synonyms defined as:
  • action and activity: the state of being active
Other synonyms of action include activeness.
action (noun) activity (noun)
the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field any specific behavior
a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically
something done (usually as opposed to something said) an organic process that takes place in the body
a military engagement a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
an act by a government body or supranational organization the state of being active
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism (chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction
In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
the series of events that form a plot
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
the state of being active
action (verb) activity (verb)
put in effect
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Difference between action and activity

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