Idle and Take part

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Idle verb - To spend time doing nothing.

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Take part is an antonym for idle.

Nearby Words: idled, idleness, idler, idling, idly

Take part verb - Share in something.

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Idle is an antonym for take part in topics: do something, entertain by playing a role.

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