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Action vs Activity Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:43 am  Action vs Activity
 

Hello teachers,

Could you please tell me what the difference between action and activity is?

Thank you in advance

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Action vs Activity Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:00 pm  Action vs Activity
 

Action means 'doing', or 'thing done': he is beginning to regret his action.

Activity means 'movement' or 'being active/busy': there is a lot of activity in the street -- there are a great many people coming and going.

Activity also means 'occupation': spare time activities.
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