Synonyms: hobby, avocation, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity, by-line
Definition: an auxiliary activity
Similar words: 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
Synonyms: sideline
Definition: an auxiliary line of merchandise
Similar words: line, line of business, line of merchandise, line of products, product line, business line
Definition: a particular kind of product or merchandise
Usage: a nice line of shoes
Synonyms: sideline, out of bounds
Definition: a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field
Similar words: line
Definition: in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
Synonyms: sideline
Definition: remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position
Usage: The outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the President
Similar words: demote, kick downstairs, relegate, break, bump
Definition: assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
Usage: She was demoted because she always speaks up; He was broken down to Sergeant