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activity vs action

action vs activity

activity and action both are nouns.

activity is not a verb while action is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
activity Yes No No No
action Yes No Yes No
As nouns, activity and action are synonyms defined as:
  • activity and action: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Other synonyms of activity include natural action, natural process.
As nouns, activity and action are synonyms defined as:
  • activity and action: the state of being active
Other synonyms of activity include activeness.
activity (noun) action (noun)
any specific behavior the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically 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
an organic process that takes place in the body something done (usually as opposed to something said)
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) a military engagement
the state of being active an act by a government body or supranational organization
(chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
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
activity (verb) action (verb)
put in effect
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Difference between activity and action

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