Definitions for pursuit

Definitions for (noun) pursuit

Main entry: pursual, pursuit, following, chase

Definition: the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

Usage: the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit


Main entry: pastime, pursuit, interest

Definition: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Usage: sailing is her favorite pastime; his main pastime is gambling; he counts reading among his interests; they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits


Main entry: hobby, avocation, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity, by-line

Definition: an auxiliary activity


Main entry: pursuance, pursuit, quest

Definition: a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

Usage: the pursuit of love; life is more than the pursuance of fame; a quest for wealth


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