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activity vs attempt

attempt vs activity

activity and attempt both are nouns.

activity is not a verb while attempt is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
activity Yes No No No
attempt Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attempt is a hyponym of activity; that is, attempt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than activity:
  • activity: any specific behavior
  • attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Other hyponyms of activity include update, variance, variation, space walk, domesticity, operation, operation, pattern, practice, diversion, recreation, bag, cup of tea, dish, follow-up, followup, game, play, turn, music, acting, performing, playacting, playing, animation, liveliness, burst, fit, work, deeds, works, service, business, job, line, line of work, occupation, occupation, committal to writing, writing, role, actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, dissipation, waste, wastefulness, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try, control, protection, sensory activity, didactics, education, educational activity, instruction, pedagogy, teaching, grooming, preparation, training, representation, creation, creative activity, disassembly, dismantlement, dismantling, puncture, hunt, hunting, search, employment, exercise, usage, use, utilisation, utilization, military operation, operation, measure, measurement, measuring, mensuration, calibration, standardisation, standardization, organisation, organization, grouping, support, supporting, continuance, continuation, procedure, process, ceremony, ceremony, worship, activating, activation, energizing, concealing, concealment, hiding, emplacement, locating, location, placement, position, positioning, provision, supply, supplying, demand, pleasure, delectation, enjoyment, lamentation, mourning, laughter, market, market place, marketplace, politics, preparation, readying, aid, assist, assistance, help, support, behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings, behavior, behaviour, leadership, leading, precedence, precedency, precession, solo, buzz, fun, outlet, release, vent, last, mystification, obfuscation, negotiation, verbalisation, verbalization, disturbance, perturbation, timekeeping.
activity (noun) attempt (noun)
any specific behavior earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically the act of attacking
an organic process that takes place in the body
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
the state of being active
(chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction
activity (verb) attempt (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise
make an effort or attempt
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