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Task vs. Activity

Task

/tɑːsk/

An assigned job or duty to be performed

Examples:

My task is to clean the room.He finished his tasks before lunch.

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This word has no antonyms

Activity

/ækˈtɪvəti/

Action or movement, something that people do.

Examples:

What is your favorite weekend activity?This activity is great for meeting new people.

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Ways to tell them apart:

A task is typically a single, specific assignment that needs to be completed.
An activity is usually more general and can involve multiple tasks.
Think of a task as a to-do list item; an activity might be a series of related tasks.
A task often has a clear start and end point, whereas an activity might be ongoing.
Tasks are typically parts of an activity.

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